Facts
- Users of Ecstasy will typically feel the effects of the drug in 30-60 minutes after consumption, hitting a peak at approximately 1-1.5 hours, reaching a plateau that lasts about 2-3 hours, followed by a comedown of a few hours, which may be accompanied by fatigue and minor effects.
- Severe muscle contractions which result from PCP use may cause bone fracture and even kidney damage or failure as a consequence of muscle cells breaking down.
- Mental deterioration, also known as dementia, is accelerated by the consumption of alcohol and is the second-leading cause of dementia.
- Alcohol withdrawal is triggered when the central nervous system attempts to adjust to the sudden absence of ethyl alcohol in the body.
Adolescents - DavisAs a parent or guardian the thought of enrolling your child into a drug rehabilitation facility 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 a traditional drug rehabilitation center. Many specialized and age appropriate drug rehabilitation programs have been created to focus on adolescents and their specific needs pertaining to drug addiction treatment. 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.