Facts
- Pregnant opiate users are more likely to have spontaneous abortions, breech deliveries, caesarean sections, premature births, and stillbirths.
- When Percocet users overdose, they will typically feel restless and nauseous and then progress into loss of consciousness and abnormal breathing which may result in death.
- Many workplaces offer and support Employee Assistance Programs that offer short-term counseling and/or assistance for individuals with drug or alcohol problems, which gets drug addicted employees connected to local drug rehab resources, including peer support/recovery groups.
- The risk of seizures and death due to withdrawal is probably more severe with barbiturates than with benzodiazepines.
Champlin - AdolescentsAs a parent or caregiver the thought of enrolling your child into a drug rehab 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 an adult drug treatment facility. Many specialized and age appropriate drug rehabilitation programs have been created to focus on adolescents and their specific requirements pertaining to drug addiction treatment. Substance abuse professionals who are trained in youth counseling and therapy are able to work with your child and guide them through their recovery process.