Facts
- Standardized clinical tests are used in an inpatient drug treatment facility setting to evaluate the severity of withdrawal symptoms throughout the detoxification procedure.
- Heroin withdrawal is not fatal for healthy adults, but can be fatal to the fetus of a pregnant addict.
- Over 6% of employees who hold full time jobs report that they are involved in alcohol abuse, drinking five or more drinks per event or on five or more days in the previous 30 days.
- Of the over 22 million Americans who were classified with substance dependence or abuse in 2010, 2.9 million were dependent to or abused both alcohol and illicit drugs, 4.2 million had dependence or abuse of illicit drugs but not alcohol, and 15.0 million had dependence or abuse of alcohol but not illicit drugs.
Adolescents - Cash, AR.As a parent or guardian the thought of enrolling your child into a drug treatment center is often an overwhelming task. 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 an adult drug rehab. Many specialized and age appropriate drug rehabilitation centers have been created to focus on adolescents and their distinct needs pertaining to drug addiction treatment. 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.