Facts
- Withdrawal symptoms associated with methadone can include but are not limited to body aches and muscle cramping, back aches, leg kicking, anxiety, chills, shivering or trembling, abdominal cramping, weakness, increased blood pressure, convulsions, insomnia, diarrhea, running nose, watery eyes, sneezing, sweating, pale and clammy skin, nausea and thoughts of suicide.
- There is no pre-determined length of treatment time for individuals taking part in a program at long-term inpatient drug rehabs, because they progress through treatment at various rates.
- Women who use Ecstasy while pregnant put their fetus at an increased risk of the neurotoxic effects of Ecstasy.
- Chronic methamphetamine users will experience withdrawal symptoms when they abruptly stop using the drug in almost 90% of the cases.
Adolescents - Uvalda, GA.As a parent or guardian the thought of enrolling your child into a drug treatment program 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 rehab. Many specialized and age appropriate drug rehab centers have been created to focus on adolescents and their specific requirements pertaining to substance abuse rehabilitation. Treatment professionals who are experienced in youth counseling and therapy are able to work with your adolescent child and guide them through their recovery process.