Facts
- It is a common practice for methamphetamine addicted individuals to exchange sex for money or drugs, creating another risk factor for acquiring and transmitting HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases.
- Repeated, heavy use of crack cocaine will eventually lead to decreased sexual desire, which may lead to total abstinence from sex. Impotence in males is also possible.
- Opana should be used with caution when it is prescribed to the elderly, as these individuals are likely to be much more sensitive to the drug's effects.
- Recent surveys indicate that over 3.0 percent of children in the U.S. have experimented with inhalants by the time they reach the fourth grade.
Adolescents - Adah, PennsylvaniaAs a parent or guardian 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 treatment 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 distinct needs pertaining to substance abuse recovery. Substance abuse professionals who are skilled in youth counseling and therapy are able to work with your child and guide them through their recovery process.