Facts
- Vicodin overdose may occur in individuals who have not yet built up a tolerance to the drug and unknowingly take a potentially fatal dose in an attempt to get high.
- Somewhere between 10 and 35 percent of heavy drinkers develop alcoholic hepatitis.
- When methadone is used to help an individual avoid opiate withdrawal symptoms, doses of methadone are administered every four to six hours and are slowly decreased until withdrawal symptoms have disappeared, then dosages are discontinued. It is likely that the individual will become dependent to Methadone however and the individual should research all options before choosing this one.
- The effects of fentanyl are felt almost immediately and it is very effective in treating even the worst cases of pain, sometimes referred to as breakthrough pain.
Adolescents - Schnecksville, PA.As a parent or guardian the thought of enrolling your child into a drug treatment facility 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 rehab. Many specialized and age appropriate drug addiction treatment centers have been developed to focus on adolescents and their specific needs pertaining to drug addiction recovery. Substance abuse professionals who are experienced in youth counseling and therapy are able to work with your adolescent child and guide them through their recovery process.