Facts
- Methamphetamine can be produced anywhere, including in vehicles, residences, hotels, and many other locations.
- Methadone is a drug with an extremely high risk of physical dependence, and if the individual does not take the drug each day, they will experience very painful withdrawals.
- Nearly 83% of individuals arrested in 2002 for crimes related to crack cocaine were African-American.
- Rapid opiate detoxification to treat opiate withdrawal can be performed in a hospital or private clinic setting using a drug such as Naltrexone, an opiate antagonist that blocks opiate receptors and reverses the effects of opiates. Clonidine is administered at the same time to ease the symptoms of withdrawal.
Adolescents - LinglevilleAs a parent or caregiver the thought of enrolling your child into a drug rehab 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 rehabilitation center. Many specialized and age appropriate drug rehabilitation programs have been created to focus on adolescents and their specific requirements pertaining to drug addiction 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.