Facts
- Stimulant drugs including amphetamines and methamphetamine was a factor in 93,562 emergency room visits in 2009.
- When Coca was first introduced the alkaloid cocaine was isolated, and it was used in medicine for its medicinal effects on depression, alcohol and morphine addiction, fatigue, and as a local anesthetic. The result was addiction and dependency to cocaine and its use in medicine was discontinued.
- Valium can cause anterograde amnesia (an inability to recall the recent past), which may persist as long as 6 months and may not ever fully return to normal after an individual stops taking the drug.
- The rate of binge drinking among Americans aged 18 to 25 in 2010 was over 40 percent, and the rate of heavy drinking was 13.6 percent.
Blountsville, Alabama - AdolescentsAs a parent or caregiver the thought of enrolling your child into a drug rehabilitation facility can be overwhelming and frightening. Sadly, 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 a traditional drug rehab. Many specialized and age appropriate drug rehab centers have been developed to focus on adolescents and their specific requirements pertaining to drug addiction rehabilitation. 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.