Facts
- Symptoms of a crystal meth overdose include agitation, hostility, hallucinations, convulsions, possible death, and high body temperature.
- The criminal justice system refers drug offenders into drug treatment in a variety of ways, including diverting nonviolent offenders to treatment; stipulating treatment as a condition of incarceration, probation, or pretrial release; and holding specialized courts, or drug courts that handle drug offenders.
- Nearly all federal offenders sentenced for heroin related charges in 2008 were involved in trafficking, and 0.8% of cases were for simple possession.
- Mixing prescription drugs with alcohol can cause nausea, vomiting, headaches, drowsiness, fainting, or loss of coordination.
Adolescents - Neosho, WI.As a parent or guardian the thought of enrolling your child into a drug treatment facility can be overwhelming and frightening. Unfortunately, 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 treatment facility. Many specialized and age appropriate drug addiction treatment programs have been created to focus on adolescents and their specific needs pertaining to drug addiction treatment. Treatment professionals who are trained in youth counseling and therapy are able to work with your adolescent child and guide them through their recovery process.