Facts
- Some high school and college students in the U.S. misuse prescription stimulants to improve academic performance, a practice commonly known as academic doping.
- Less than one-fifth of incarcerated offenders struggling with substance abuse receive drug rehab while incarcerated (not including participation in self-help or drug education).
- There are an estimated 80,000 deaths attributable to excessive alcohol use each year in the United States.
- Toxic by-products which are produced in the process of making methamphetamine are often disposed of in such a manner that they can persist in soil and ground water for years, causing major health hazards.
Dinwiddie, Virginia - AdolescentsAs a parent or guardian the thought of enrolling your child into a drug treatment 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 rehab. Many specialized and age appropriate drug treatment programs have been created to focus on adolescents and their specific requirements pertaining to substance abuse treatment. Substance abuse professionals who are experienced in youth counseling and therapy are able to work with your adolescent child and guide them through their recovery process.