Facts
- Many parents are unaware of the fact that their adolescent child may be abusing prescription drugs, and may frequently leave unused prescription drugs in open medicine cabinets which can lead to youth prescription drug abuse.
- When the number of first-time users of a substance increases for a number years consecutively, the prevalence rate for that substance has also been shown to increase as well.
- The physical effects include increased body temperature, heart rate, and blood pressure; sleeplessness, and loss of appetite.
- Opiates can make a person feel nauseous, even someone who has been given opiates by a doctor which is one of the reasons many people don't like taking them.
Payment Assistance (Check with facility for details) - Scales MoundThe price for drug addiction treatment in Scales Mound is generally far more than many addicts are able to find the money for. Many drug addicted individuals put off getting the help they need because they feel that they are unable to afford treatment. There are many drug rehab programs that offer payment assistance (check with facility for details) for clients with lower income levels. The only way to know if you qualify for any type of payment assistance is to contact the drug rehabilitation facility directly and speak with their billing/financial department. They will be able to go over all the options offered and work with you directly on setting up a payment plan that functions for both you and the rehab.