Facts
- Young adults who choose to drink while attending colleges that ban alcohol consume just as much alcohol as students at schools without a ban.
- The longest time someone has ever had to be sedated because of a psychotic episode from being high on Bath Salts was 12 days; when the individual awoke from sedation, the psychosis as a result of the Bath Salts returned in full force.
- Individuals who take antidepressants and anti-anxiety medications can develop dependence to these drugs and may experience withdrawal syndrome if they suddenly stop taking them.
- Short-term effects associated with heroin use include a warm flushing of the skin, dry mouth, and heavy extremities.
GET HELP LOCATING A DRUG TREATMENT PROGRAM
As a parent or guardian the thought of enrolling your child into a drug treatment program is often an overwhelming task. Sadly, 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 rehabilitation center. Many specialized and age appropriate drug rehabilitation programs have been created to focus on adolescents and their distinct needs pertaining to substance abuse treatment. Treatment professionals who are experienced in youth counseling and therapy are able to work with your adolescent child and guide them through their recovery process.
- Cook Inlet Council on Alc and DA
391.5 miles from St. Michael, Alaska
Cook Inlet Council on Alc and DA is located at:
10200 Kenai Spur Highway
Kenai, AK. 99611
If you would like to contact Cook Inlet Council on Alc and DA, you can reach them at 907-283-3658.
Cook Inlet Council on Alc and DA offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Adolescents, Women, Men
Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors) - Central Peninsula Behavioral Health
398.4 miles from St. Michael, Alaska
Central Peninsula Behavioral Health is located at:
245 North Binkley Street
Soldotna, AK. 99669
If you would like to contact Central Peninsula Behavioral Health, you can reach them at 907-714-4521.
Central Peninsula Behavioral Health offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Adolescents, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men
Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare) - Volunteers of America Alaska
408.2 miles from St. Michael, Alaska
Volunteers of America Alaska is located at:
509 West 3rd Avenue
Anchorage, AK. 99501
If you would like to contact Volunteers of America Alaska, you can reach them at 907-279-9634.
Volunteers of America Alaska offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Residential Long-Term Treatment (More Than 30 Days), Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Dui/Dwi Offenders, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)