Facts
- Methamphetamine use can cause impotence while also increasing sexual drive, and some methamphetamine users may use erectile dysfunction medications in an attempt to remedy this.
- The physical component of drug addiction is one reason individuals find it difficult to achieve and maintain abstinence without drug rehab treatment.
- 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.
- Risks associated with Ativan withdrawal including grand mal seizures and death show that use of the drug should be discontinued very slowly with medical supervision and over a prolonged period of time.
Staunton, Illinois - AdolescentsAs a parent or caregiver the thought of enrolling your child into a drug rehabilitation facility can be overwhelming and frightening. 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 a traditional drug rehabilitation center. Many specialized and age appropriate drug rehabilitation centers have been developed to focus on adolescents and their specific requirements pertaining to substance abuse rehabilitation. Treatment professionals who are trained in youth counseling and therapy are able to work with your adolescent child and guide them through their recovery process.