Facts
- The short and long term effects of Bath Salts are still unknown due to the fact that these synthetic drugs are new and have not yet been tested for human consumption.
- Women who consume alcohol are more likely to have alcohol-related heart disease, even though women drink less alcohol over a lifetime than men.
- The morning after an alcohol binge, the body's organs try to make up for their own water loss by taking it from the brain causing the brain to decrease in size and pull on the membranes that connect the brain to the skull, resulting in pain.
- The rate of drug overdose deaths in the U.S. has increased five-fold since 1990, primarily due to the non-medical use of prescription drugs.
Adolescents - Purvis, MS.As a parent or caregiver the thought of enrolling your child into a drug rehabilitation center 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 a traditional drug rehab. Many specialized and age appropriate drug addiction treatment programs have been created to focus on adolescents and their specific requirements pertaining to drug addiction rehabilitation. Substance abuse professionals who are experienced in youth counseling and therapy are able to work with your adolescent child and guide them through their recovery process.