Facts
- Studies indicate that marijuana can produce a range of transient psychotic symptoms and cognitive deficits, such as deficits in learning, short-term memory, working memory, executive function, abstract ability, decision-making and attention.
- Sudden cessation of chronic and extensive alcohol use will very likely produce withdrawal symptoms, including severe anxiety, tremors, hallucinations and convulsions.
- It is hard to detect if someone is addicted to Xanax because the drug cannot be picked up by a normal urine analysis.
- North American marijuana herb seizures rose from over 3,200 metric tons in 2008 to 4,189 metric tons in 2009, mainly due to increases in both Mexico and the United States.
Adolescents - Gumbranch, GeorgiaAs a parent or caregiver the thought of enrolling your child into a drug rehabilitation program is often an overwhelming task. Unfortunately, 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 rehab facilities 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.