Facts
- Short term effects of Xanax may include slowed heartbeat, excessive sleep and grogginess, and depressed heartbeat.
- The illicit diversion use of prescription drugs has increased dramatically since the 1990s and has been accompanied by increased emergency room visits, accidental poisonings, and drug rehab admissions for addiction.
- The United States is ranked first among 17 European and North American countries for prevalence of marijuana use.
- One of the reasons Xanax is so addictive is because it has a fairly quick uptake in the system, and individuals who use the drug recreationally like this because they feel the effects of the drug almost instantaneously.
Paris, Illinois - AdolescentsAs a parent or caregiver the thought of enrolling your child into a drug rehabilitation center is often an overwhelming task. 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 an adult drug treatment facility. Many specialized and age appropriate drug rehabilitation facilities have been created to focus on adolescents and their specific requirements pertaining to substance abuse rehabilitation. Treatment professionals who are experienced in youth counseling and therapy are able to work with your child and guide them through their recovery process.