Facts
- 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.
- Many Ecstasy users have reported that the drug can provoke such a profound experience that it is not uncommon for addicted individuals to actively seek out and consume the drug regardless of the negative consequences.
- Party-going young adults abuse Xanax in combination with other drugs such as stimulants and cocaine, which are known as "Xannie poppers".
- In a recent study, the percentage of persons with inhalant dependence reporting clinically significant inhalant withdrawal symptoms was almost equal to the percentage of persons with cocaine dependence reporting clinically significant cocaine withdrawal symptoms.
Adolescents - Rochester, MA.As a parent or caregiver the thought of enrolling your child into a drug treatment center 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 a traditional drug rehab. Many specialized and age appropriate drug treatment facilities have been developed to focus on adolescents and their specific requirements pertaining to substance abuse recovery. Treatment professionals who are experienced in youth counseling and therapy are able to work with your child and guide them through their recovery process.