Facts
- Opiates act directly on the respiratory center in the brainstem, causing a slow in activity resulting in a decrease in breathing rate.
- Studies show that individuals can develop psychological dependency to food and therefore experience withdrawal when they diet or cut down their food intake.
- The number of methadone overdoses has recently escalated in the United States within the past several years, with nearly 4,000 people dying from a methadone-related overdose in 2005.
- Methadone's life threatening side effects have occurred even in patients that were just starting to use methadone for pain control, and have also been observed in patients who have switched to methadone after being treated for pain with other strong narcotic pain relievers.
GET HELP LOCATING A DRUG TREATMENT PROGRAM
As a parent or caregiver the thought of enrolling your child into a drug rehabilitation facility 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 a traditional drug treatment facility. Many specialized and age appropriate drug treatment programs have been created to focus on adolescents and their distinct needs pertaining to substance abuse recovery. 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.
- Columbia Addictions Center
6.8 miles from Highland, Maryland
Columbia Addictions Center is located at:
5570 Sterrett Place
Columbia, MD. 21044
If you would like to contact Columbia Addictions Center, you can reach them at 410-730-1333.
Columbia Addictions Center offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Outpatient, Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Women, Men, Dui/Dwi Offenders, Criminal Justice Clients
Payment forms accepted: Self Payment - Price Odens ACT II
8.2 miles from Highland, Maryland
Price Odens ACT II is located at:
413 Main Street
Laurel, MD. 20707
If you would like to contact Price Odens ACT II , you can reach them at 301-498-5766.
Price Odens ACT II offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Adolescents, Women, Men, Dui/Dwi Offenders
Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors) - Howard County Health Department
8.4 miles from Highland, Maryland
Howard County Health Department is located at:
8930 Stanford Boulevard
Columbia, MD. 21045
If you would like to contact Howard County Health Department, you can reach them at 410-313-6202.
Howard County Health Department offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Outpatient, Adolescents, Women, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Spanish
Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors) - TAPE The Alcohol Program for Education
8.9 miles from Highland, Maryland
TAPE The Alcohol Program for Education is located at:
11706 New Hampshire Avenue
Silver Spring, MD. 20904
If you would like to contact TAPE The Alcohol Program for Education, you can reach them at 301-680-9566.
TAPE The Alcohol Program for Education offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Seniors/Older Adults, Women, Men, Dui/Dwi Offenders, Criminal Justice Clients, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Spanish, Other Languages
Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors) - Better Way Counseling Services LLC
8.9 miles from Highland, Maryland
Better Way Counseling Services LLC is located at:
9017 Red Branch Road
Columbia, MD. 21045
If you would like to contact Better Way Counseling Services LLC, you can reach them at 410-730-4500.
Better Way Counseling Services LLC offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, Dui/Dwi Offenders, Criminal Justice Clients
Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)