Facts
- Severe adverse reactions to Lortab can include but are not limited to heart failure, heart attack, respiratory distress, pulmonary failure, liver or kidney failure, amnesia, seizures, blackouts, and coma.
- The Police Chief in Pulaski, Virginia reports that approximately 90 percent of all thefts, burglaries, and shoplifting incidents in the area were linked to the OxyContin trade.
- Street heroin may contain additives that won't dissolve, which can result in clogged blood vessels which lead to the lungs, liver, kidneys, or brain. This can cause infection or even death of small patches of cells in vital organs.
- An individual who is considering ending use of central nervous system depressants, or who has stopped and is suffering withdrawal should seek medical treatment due to the dangers involved in withdrawal from CNS depressants.
Adolescents - Alton Bay, NH.As a parent or guardian the thought of enrolling your child into a drug rehab center is often an overwhelming task. Sadly, just like adults, adolescents become addicted to drugs and alcohol and need professional treatment in order to stop using. Due to their young age it is not an option for them to attend a traditional drug rehab. Many specialized and age appropriate drug rehab facilities have been developed to focus on adolescents and their specific needs pertaining to substance abuse recovery. Treatment professionals who are skilled in youth counseling and therapy are able to work with your loved one and guide them through their recovery process.