Facts
- The rise in demand for diverted prescription drugs in the U.S. has also come with an increase in crime associated with its misuse.
- Studies indicate that violent death is at least four times as common among regular users of amphetamines as it is among non-users who are of the same age and sex.
- Over 86% of high school seniors in the U.S. surveyed in 2008 reported that using heroin regularly was a great risk.
- It is important to understand that methadone withdrawal treatment is not the same as s methadone maintenance program, in which individuals who are unwilling to give up opiates are prescribed methadone as a legal, long-term substitute for their drug of choice.
Brewster, New York - AdolescentsAs a parent or caregiver the thought of enrolling your child into a drug rehab facility is often an overwhelming task. 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 addiction treatment programs have been created to focus on adolescents and their specific requirements pertaining to substance abuse recovery. Treatment professionals who are skilled in youth counseling and therapy are able to work with your loved one and guide them through their recovery process.