Facts
- Users of Ecstasy will typically feel the effects of the drug in 30-60 minutes after consumption, hitting a peak at approximately 1-1.5 hours, reaching a plateau that lasts about 2-3 hours, followed by a comedown of a few hours, which may be accompanied by fatigue and minor effects.
- Methamphetamine withdrawal can be more pronounced, painful, and longer lasting than withdrawal from cocaine or amphetamine.
- Police in Florida recently reported that a woman high on Bath Salts she had purchased legally in the state attacked her own mother with a machete, thinking that she was a monster. The mother was also found to be high on Bath Salts.
- One night of heavy alcohol consumption can impair one's ability to think abstractly for up to 30 days.
Adolescents - Charleston, MaineAs a parent or guardian the thought of enrolling your child into a drug rehabilitation center 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 rehabilitation center. Many specialized and age appropriate drug rehab programs have been created to focus on adolescents and their distinct needs pertaining to substance abuse treatment. Treatment professionals who are trained in youth counseling and therapy are able to work with your loved one and guide them through their recovery process.