Facts
- Studies indicate that women are more vulnerable than men to alcohol-induced brain damage.
- Parents who don't understand or consider the risks associated with giving prescription drugs to a teenager or other family member for whom the medication was not prescribed are putting these individuals at risk of adverse affects of prescription drug use as well as dependence and addiction.
- Youth aged 12-20 were more likely on a per capita basis than adults to have seen 66,218 alcohol ads in 2002, a 30% increase over the previous year.
- The effects of magic mushrooms may vary due to factors such as potency, the amount ingested, and the user's expectations, mood, surroundings, and frame of mind.
Adolescents - Goodway, AlabamaAs a parent or guardian the thought of enrolling your child into a drug treatment center 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 a traditional drug rehabilitation center. Many specialized and age appropriate drug rehabilitation programs have been developed to focus on adolescents and their specific requirements pertaining to drug addiction recovery. Substance abuse professionals who are trained in youth counseling and therapy are able to work with your adolescent child and guide them through their recovery process.