Facts
- Nearly 3 million Americans aged 12 or older in 2010 used prescription drugs non-medically for the first time within the past year.
- The physical effects include increased body temperature, heart rate, and blood pressure; sleeplessness, and loss of appetite.
- As with most medications for mental illnesses, sudden cessation of antipsychotic medication is not recommended without medical supervision.
- 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.
Adolescents - Clark Mills, NY.As a parent or caregiver the thought of enrolling your child into a drug treatment facility 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 treatment centers have been developed to focus on adolescents and their distinct needs pertaining to substance abuse treatment. Treatment professionals who are skilled in youth counseling and therapy are able to work with your adolescent child and guide them through their recovery process.