Facts
- Psychotic symptoms that are consistent with methamphetamine may linger for months or years after someone who has been addicted to the drug stops using it.
- Stress from problems at work, with family, pain associated as a result of medical problems, individuals from one's drug-using past, and environmental triggers can all create intense drug cravings for addicted individuals without the individual even being aware of it.
- Research among college youth indicates that hashish use tends to result in more deviant and delinquent behavior, aggression, and greater rebelliousness.
- An estimated one in five inhalant users reporting lifetime inhalant use experience at least one type of inhalant withdrawal symptom.
Adolescents - Conway, AR.As a parent or caregiver the thought of enrolling your child into a drug treatment program can be overwhelming and frightening. Sadly, just like adults, adolescents become addicted to drugs and alcohol and need professional help in order to stop using. Due to their young age it is not an option for them to attend an adult drug rehabilitation center. Many specialized and age appropriate drug treatment centers have been developed to focus on adolescents and their specific requirements pertaining to substance abuse treatment. Treatment professionals who are skilled in youth counseling and therapy are able to work with your child and guide them through their recovery process.