Facts
- Long-term methamphetamine abuse may result in inflammation of the heart lining.
- Pre-school aged children of alcoholics are more likely to exhibit poorer language and reasoning skills than their peers whose parents were not alcoholics, mainly due to the lower quality of stimulation present in the home of children of alcoholics.
- Short-acting prescription opioids cause a more severe and abrupt drug withdrawal because blood levels of the medication go up rapidly and come down rapidly.
- One treatment approach that is used for managing opiate withdrawal is to treat the symptoms of the withdrawal with appropriate medication. Clondine, an antihypertensive drug, is sometimes used to reduce muscle pain and cramping.
Adolescents - Washington Mills, NY.As a parent or caregiver the thought of enrolling your child into a drug treatment program 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 rehab. Many specialized and age appropriate drug treatment facilities have been developed to focus on adolescents and their specific requirements pertaining to drug addiction recovery. Substance abuse professionals who are trained in youth counseling and therapy are able to work with your adolescent child and guide them through their recovery process.