Facts
- Logos imprinted on Ecstasy tablets can include smiley faces, clover leaves, cartoon characters, and symbols associated with commercial brands such as Mitsubishi, Nike, and Mercedes.
- Valium is in a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines, and is used to treat anxiety, insomnia, and symptoms of acute alcohol withdrawal.
- When Ambien is taken without a prescription for recreational use with the intention of getting high some individuals seek to resist the sedative effects of the drug in order to experience the side-effect of euphoria, decreased anxiety as well as perceptual changes, auditory/visual distortions and hallucinations.
- Over 3% of tenth grade students in the U.S. have reported anabolic steroid use.
Adolescents - Belle Chasse, LouisianaAs a parent or caregiver the thought of enrolling your child into a drug treatment facility is often an overwhelming task. Unfortunately, just like adults, adolescents become addicted to drugs and alcohol and need professional help in order to stop using. Due to their young age it is not an option for them to attend an adult drug rehabilitation center. Many specialized and age appropriate drug addiction treatment programs have been created to focus on adolescents and their specific requirements pertaining to drug addiction treatment. Substance abuse professionals who are experienced in youth counseling and therapy are able to work with your child and guide them through their recovery process.