Facts
- Individuals who have used Oxycontin as prescribed may not even realize that they are experiencing withdrawal when they stop taking it, and many report thinking that they just have the flu.
- Recreational marijuana users commonly site their main purpose for using marijuana is to reach a social high and to relax, enhance activity, decrease boredom, increase confidence, reduce anxiety and feel better in general.
- The number of Americans receiving specialty treatment for a problem with nonmedical pain reliever use more than doubled between 2002 and 2010, from 199,000 to over 400,000.
- Methamphetamine use causes increased wakefulness and physical activity, rapid heart rate, irregular heartbeat, and increased blood pressure and body temperature.
Stonewall, Mississippi - AdolescentsAs a parent or caregiver the thought of enrolling your child into a drug rehabilitation 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 a traditional drug rehabilitation center. Many specialized and age appropriate drug addiction treatment centers have been created to focus on adolescents and their distinct requirements pertaining to substance abuse rehabilitation. Treatment professionals who are skilled in youth counseling and therapy are able to work with your child and guide them through their recovery process.