Facts
- Methadone is known to be one of the most difficult drugs to detox from, primarily due to the fact that the drug is stored in the body's fatty tissues.
- Because of the painful physical and mental consequences of cocaine withdrawal, relapsing back into cocaine abuse is very common because the user feels that using cocaine to avoid withdrawal will work.
- The ritual for snorting cocaine is to place a line of the drug about 0.3 cm wide by 2.5 cm long on a smooth surface. The powder is then inhaled quickly into a nostril through a plastic or glass straw or a rolled currency bill; a ritual which usually repeated within a few minutes using the other nostril.
- The sleeping pill Ambien seems to cause less severe withdrawal symptoms than the barbiturates or benzodiazepines.
Brockway, Pennsylvania - AdolescentsAs a parent or guardian 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 treatment 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 rehabilitation centers have been developed to focus on adolescents and their specific requirements pertaining to drug addiction recovery. Treatment professionals who are experienced in youth counseling and therapy are able to work with your child and guide them through their recovery process.