Facts
- Sixty-one percent of American college students with ADHD report diverting their prescriptions including Adderall, Ritalin and Concerta to someone else.
- Over 9% percent of high school seniors in the United States have used hallucinogens other than LSD, a category that includes magic mushrooms, at least once in their lifetime.
- Nearly all inhalants produce short-term effects that are extremely similar to anesthetics, which work to slow down mechanisms within the body.
- Short term effects associated with use of Ketamine include visual distortions, delirium, changes in one's sense of time and sense and identity, amnesia, vomiting, impaired motor function, and respiratory problems that can potentially be fatal.
White Oak - AdolescentsAs a parent or caregiver the thought of enrolling your child into a drug treatment 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 treatment programs have been created to focus on adolescents and their specific requirements pertaining to substance abuse recovery. Substance abuse professionals who are experienced in youth counseling and therapy are able to work with your loved one and guide them through their recovery process.