Facts
- Over 30 million people aged 12 or older reported driving under the influence of alcohol at least one time in the past year in 2009.
- Many parents are appropriately concerned about illicit drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, and LSD but often ignore the dangers posed to their children from common household products that contain volatile solvents or aerosols.
- Slang street names for crack cocaine are: Basa, french fries, real tops, base, glo, rock(s), black rock, hard rock, roxanne, CDs, hotcakes, twinkie, candy sugar, jelly beans, yam, electric kool-aid, nuggets
- Since first being marketed in 1996, OxyContin became a 1.2 billion dollar industry by 2003.
Adolescents - Clendenin, WV.As a parent or caregiver the thought of enrolling your child into a drug treatment 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 an adult drug treatment facility. Many specialized and age appropriate drug treatment programs have been created to focus on adolescents and their distinct requirements pertaining to substance abuse rehabilitation. Treatment professionals who are trained in youth counseling and therapy are able to work with your child and guide them through their recovery process.