Facts
- Individuals who use opiates such as morphine, hydromorphone, or oxycodone may experience withdrawal symptoms within six to 12 hours of the last dose.
- Nearly all inhalants produce short-term effects that are extremely similar to anesthetics, which work to slow down mechanisms within the body.
- Withdrawal is most commonly used to describe the onset of the group of symptoms that occurs upon the abrupt discontinuation/separation or a decrease in dosage of the intake of medications, recreational drugs, and alcohol.
- Inhaling benzene to get high, an additive found in gasoline, can cause severe injury to bone marrow, and increase the risk of leukemia.
Adolescents - Gates, TennesseeAs 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 an adult drug rehab. Many specialized and age appropriate drug rehabilitation programs have been developed to focus on adolescents and their specific requirements pertaining to drug addiction rehabilitation. Treatment professionals who are skilled in youth counseling and therapy are able to work with your child and guide them through their recovery process.