Facts
- The practice of concealing cocaine or other drugs inside one's body (either by swallowing or inserting the drug) to avoid police or border authority detection is a smuggling attempt known as body packing.
- The abuse of prescription drugs such as OxyContin is responsible for a great deal of health care fraud, such as corrupt physicians writing prescriptions for OxyContin for nonexistent injuries. The patient in this circumstance will often use a portion of the prescribed pills and then sell the rest for a substantial profit.
- Opana is sometimes used prior to surgery to cause sedation and to reduce anxiety.
- The number of individuals in search of treatment for addiction to prescription painkillers rose by 400 percent between 1998 and 2008 in the U.S.
Adolescents - SheffieldAs a parent or caregiver the thought of enrolling your child into a drug rehab center is often an overwhelming task. 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 treatment facility. Many specialized and age appropriate drug addiction treatment centers have been created to focus on adolescents and their specific requirements pertaining to substance abuse treatment. Treatment professionals who are skilled in youth counseling and therapy are able to work with your adolescent child and guide them through their recovery process.