Facts
- Parents, youth and the general population in the U.S. tend to assume that prescription drugs are less dangerous when abused than illegal drugs due to that fact that they are FDA-approved.
- Women have less water in their bodies than men, so after a man and woman of the same weight drink the same amount of alcohol, the woman's blood alcohol concentration will most likely be higher.
- Salvia divorum is a plant from the mint family which contains a substance called salvinorin-A, a substance which known is known to be the most potent naturally occurring hallucinogen.
- Recreational use of stimulants such as Adderall are not only dangerous but recreational users are not using the drug the way it was meant to be used which puts their lives in danger.
Brookston, Minnesota - 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 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 treatment facilities have been developed to focus on adolescents and their specific needs pertaining to substance abuse recovery. Substance abuse professionals who are skilled in youth counseling and therapy are able to work with your adolescent child and guide them through their recovery process.