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Facts

  • Like all prescription opioids, use of Percocet carries a high risk of abuse, dependence and addiction for both legitimate and illicit users.
  • The rate of drug overdose deaths in the U.S. has increased five-fold since 1990, primarily due to the non-medical use of prescription drugs.
  • Long term abuse of alcohol has been found to damage the frontal lobes of the brain.
  • Of all of the illicit drug and/or heavy alcohol users in the nation, 43 percent of Americans report using only an illicit drug, 42 percent report using only alcohol heavily, and 16 percent report using both illicit drugs and alcohol heavily.

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East St. Louis, IL. - Adolescents

As a parent or caregiver the thought of enrolling your child into a drug rehabilitation program can be overwhelming and frightening. 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 addiction treatment programs have been developed to focus on adolescents and their specific needs pertaining to drug addiction rehabilitation. Substance abuse professionals who are skilled in youth counseling and therapy are able to work with your adolescent child and guide them through their recovery process.