Facts
- Street dealers often promote methadone as a heroin alternative, which has caused sales of methadone on the street to escalate significantly.
- When the number of first-time users of a substance increases for a number years consecutively, the prevalence rate for that substance has also been shown to increase as well.
- Unintentional deaths involving prescription opioids such as Lortab increased 114% from 2001 to 2005, and there were 42,491 hydrocodone (such as that contained in Lortab) combination emergency room visits in 2004.
- Out of the over 2 million drug abuse emergency room visits in 2009, over 21 percent involved illicit drugs
GET HELP LOCATING A DRUG TREATMENT PROGRAM
As a parent or caregiver the thought of enrolling your child into a drug treatment facility can be overwhelming and frightening. 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 treatment facility. Many specialized and age appropriate drug addiction treatment programs have been created to focus on adolescents and their distinct requirements pertaining to drug addiction recovery. Substance abuse professionals who are experienced in youth counseling and therapy are able to work with your loved one and guide them through their recovery process.
- Harford County Health Department
2.7 miles from Benson, Maryland
Harford County Health Department is located at:
120 South Hays Street
Bel Air, MD. 21014
If you would like to contact Harford County Health Department, you can reach them at 410-877-2360.
Harford County Health Department offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors) - Emmorton Treatment Services
4.6 miles from Benson, Maryland
Emmorton Treatment Services is located at:
3105 Emmorton Road
Abingdon, MD. 21009
If you would like to contact Emmorton Treatment Services, you can reach them at 410-569-5900.
Emmorton Treatment Services offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Women, Men, Dui/Dwi Offenders, Criminal Justice Clients
Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Private Health Insurance - Harford Counseling LLC
4.7 miles from Benson, Maryland
Harford Counseling LLC is located at:
1201 Agora Drive
Bel Air, MD. 21014
If you would like to contact Harford Counseling LLC, you can reach them at 410-836-7332.
Harford Counseling LLC offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Adolescents
Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)