Facts
- Studies indicate that as much as half of the dopamine-producing cells in the brain can be damaged by prolonged exposure to relatively low levels of methamphetamine.
- Sudden cessation of use of prescription opiates drugs such as morphine, hydromorphone, or oxycodone results in withdrawal symptoms within six to 12 hours of the last dose.
- The FDA has urged physicians to use great caution when prescribing methadone, because of the potential for respiratory distress and dangerous changes in an individual's heart beat that cannot be felt by the patient.
- Studies indicate that Ecstasy may be neurotoxic in humans.
GET HELP LOCATING A DRUG TREATMENT PROGRAM
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 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 rehabilitation programs have been developed to focus on adolescents and their specific requirements pertaining to drug addiction treatment. Treatment professionals who are skilled in youth counseling and therapy are able to work with your child and guide them through their recovery process.
- Eastern Aleutian Tribes Inc
339.5 miles from St. Paul Island, Alaska
Eastern Aleutian Tribes Inc is located at:
100 Slocum Drive
King Cove, AK. 99612
If you would like to contact Eastern Aleutian Tribes Inc, you can reach them at 907-497-2311.
Eastern Aleutian Tribes Inc offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, Dui/Dwi Offenders, Criminal Justice Clients
Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors) - Cook Inlet Council on Alc and DA
716 miles from St. Paul Island, 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
720.3 miles from St. Paul Island, 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)