Facts
- Some drug rehabs provide targeted risk-reduction counseling for those who are at risk of contracting infectious diseases due to their drug use, which can help individuals modify or change behaviors that place them at risk of contracting or spreading these infectious diseases.
- The United States boasts over 13,000 specialized drug rehab facilities which provide counseling, behavioral therapy, medication, case management, and other services to individuals with substance use disorders.
- When Coca was first introduced the alkaloid cocaine was isolated, and it was used in medicine for its medicinal effects on depression, alcohol and morphine addiction, fatigue, and as a local anesthetic. The result was addiction and dependency to cocaine and its use in medicine was discontinued.
- Psilocybin is a hallucinogenic substance obtained from fungi that can found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Mexico, and the United States.
Traphill, North Carolina - AdolescentsAs a parent or caregiver the thought of enrolling your child into a drug rehabilitation program can be overwhelming and frightening. 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 rehabilitation center. Many specialized and age appropriate drug treatment centers have been developed to focus on adolescents and their specific needs pertaining to substance abuse treatment. Substance abuse professionals who are experienced in youth counseling and therapy are able to work with your child and guide them through their recovery process.