Facts
- The ritual for snorting cocaine is to place a line of the drug about 0.3 cm wide by 2.5 cm long on a smooth surface. The powder is then inhaled quickly into a nostril through a plastic or glass straw or a rolled currency bill; a ritual which usually repeated within a few minutes using the other nostril.
- Just like heroin, many individuals who become hooked on Vicodin have to figure out how to take the drug every day just to feel normal.
- Many young Americans think that Ecstasy is a safe drug to use, although many scientific studies of the drug of have confirmed a much different picture and Ecstasy in fact dangerous and use carries risk of dependence and addiction.
- 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.
GET HELP LOCATING A DRUG TREATMENT PROGRAM
As a parent or guardian the thought of enrolling your child into a drug rehab facility 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 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 rehabilitation. Substance abuse professionals who are skilled in youth counseling and therapy are able to work with your adolescent child and guide them through their recovery process.
- Central Peninsula Behavioral Health
13.8 miles from Sterling, 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) - Cook Inlet Council on Alc and DA
18.8 miles from Sterling, 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)