Facts
- The term "flipping" is used among Ecstasy users who mix the drug with other drugs, primarily because individuals who combine these types of drugs with Ecstasy will usually flip between a psychedelic state and a more lucid state several times during the course of their high.
- Juvenile justice systems report that nearly 56 percent of the boys and 40 percent of the girls test positive for drug use at the time of their arrest.
- One of the reasons Xanax is so addictive is because it has a fairly quick uptake in the system, and individuals who use the drug recreationally like this because they feel the effects of the drug almost instantaneously.
- There has been an almost two-fold increase in the rate of prescription drug related emergency room visits in the U.S. in the past three years.
Adolescents - East Longmeadow, MassachusettsAs a parent or guardian the thought of enrolling your child into a drug treatment program is often an overwhelming task. Sadly, just like adults, adolescents become addicted to drugs and alcohol and need professional treatment 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 programs have been created 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.