Facts
- Since 2004, the anti-anxiety prescription drug Klonopin has seen a 461 percent increase in involvement in emergency room visits.
- Research indicates that a brain process known as long-term potentiating, or LTP, has been shown to be blocked in the brains of rats who were given as little as a single dose of morphine, which continued to be blocked 24 hours later in some instances.
- More than one in five American teens says that they have used a prescription pain reliever not prescribed to them by a professional.
- There is no pre-determined length of treatment time for individuals taking part in a program at long-term inpatient drug rehabs, because they progress through treatment at various rates.
Black Rock, AR. - AdolescentsAs a parent or caregiver the thought of enrolling your child into a drug rehabilitation program can be overwhelming and frightening. Unfortunately, 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 an adult drug rehabilitation center. Many specialized and age appropriate drug treatment programs have been created to focus on adolescents and their specific requirements pertaining to drug addiction recovery. 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.