Facts
- Many heroin addicted individuals have an inability to honestly earn enough money to meet their drug needs which often leads to illegal activity to obtain the drug.
- The best way to stop abusing inhalants before is to recognize the problem early on and obtain professional help.
- Methamphetamine causes a release of high levels of dopamine into the areas of the brain that have to do with the feeling of pleasure and reward, which is why the drug is so addictive.
- Research indicates that a brain process known as long-term potentiating, or LTP, has been shown to be blocked in the brains of rats who were given as little as a single dose of morphine, which continued to be blocked 24 hours later in some instances.
Lavonia - AdolescentsAs a parent or guardian the thought of enrolling your child into a drug rehab facility can be overwhelming and frightening. Unfortunately, just like adults, adolescents become addicted to drugs and alcohol and need professional help in order to stop using. Due to their young age it is not an option for them to attend an adult drug rehabilitation center. Many specialized and age appropriate drug addiction treatment centers have been developed to focus on adolescents and their distinct requirements pertaining to substance abuse treatment. Substance abuse professionals who are trained in youth counseling and therapy are able to work with your child and guide them through their recovery process.