Facts
- Long-term alcohol abuse can potentially damage the frontal lobes of the brain.
- Withdrawing from benzodiazepine drugs may cause an individual to feel as though they are experiencing an anxiety attack.
- The criminal justice system refers drug offenders into drug treatment in a variety of ways, including diverting nonviolent offenders to treatment; stipulating treatment as a condition of incarceration, probation, or pretrial release; and holding specialized courts, or drug courts that handle drug offenders.
- Studies indicate that Ecstasy affects serotonin, a system which plays a direct role in controlling our mood, aggression, sexual activity, sleep, and sensitivity to pain.
Adolescents - Jenkins, KentuckyAs a parent or caregiver the thought of enrolling your child into a drug rehabilitation facility 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 a traditional drug rehab. Many specialized and age appropriate drug treatment centers have been developed to focus on adolescents and their specific needs pertaining to substance abuse 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.