Facts
- The risk of adolescents experiencing alcohol associated problems is elevated for those who binge drink than for those who do not binge drink.
- Use of cocaine increases body temperature, blood pressure, and heart rate.
- Withdrawal symptoms from hypnotic drugs such as barbiturates and benzodiazepines include shakiness and tremor, nervousness and anxiety, panic, hyperactivity and increased reflexes, rapid heart rate, and epileptic seizures and death in the most severe cases.
- Treatment for someone who is dependent to Ecstasy is often designed to help modify the patient's thinking, expectancies, and behaviors related to their drug use and to increase skills in coping with life stressors.
Hull, IL. - AdolescentsAs a parent or guardian the thought of enrolling your child into a drug rehabilitation center 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 rehabilitation center. Many specialized and age appropriate drug treatment programs have been created to focus on adolescents and their specific requirements pertaining to drug addiction rehabilitation. Substance abuse professionals who are experienced in youth counseling and therapy are able to work with your adolescent child and guide them through their recovery process.