Facts
- The FDA has urged physicians to use great caution when prescribing methadone, because of the potential for respiratory distress and dangerous changes in an individual's heart beat that cannot be felt by the patient.
- Opiate addicted individuals often cannot hold jobs and may even be involved in crime to pay for their addiction.
- White wine and clear liquors such as rum, vodka and gin have fewer toxins and tend to cause less frequent and less severe hangovers than darker varieties of alcohol.
- Methamphetamine is used recreationally and illicitly among college students, truck drivers and athletes in the U.S. for the increased energy and alertness that the drug produces.
Adolescents - East Otis, MassachusettsAs a parent or guardian the thought of enrolling your child into a drug rehabilitation center is often an overwhelming task. Unfortunately, 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 rehabilitation center. Many specialized and age appropriate drug rehabilitation programs have been created to focus on adolescents and their specific needs pertaining to drug addiction 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.