Facts
- Doctors argue whether the withdrawal syndrome leaves individuals who take sleeping medication worse than they would be without the drug, but evidence suggests that it often does.
- Many addicted individuals misuse their outpatient methadone maintenance program, and take less than a blocking dose of 80 mg. so that they will be able to "feel it" if they combine their methadone dose with other drugs such as heroin.
- Lortab is sold illicitly right alongside illicit street drugs such as heroin, and many opiate users who are withdrawing from drugs such as heroin turn to drugs such as Lortab to stop withdrawal symptoms and get their high.
- Local and regional law enforcement officials cite that immediate release oxycodone is the drug of choice for pill mills who prescribe prescription opioids willy-nilly to prescription drug addicts.
Bowie - AdolescentsAs a parent or caregiver the thought of enrolling your child into a drug rehabilitation program is often an overwhelming task. Sadly, 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 an adult drug treatment facility. Many specialized and age appropriate drug addiction treatment facilities have been developed to focus on adolescents and their specific requirements pertaining to substance abuse recovery. 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.