Facts
- Older children of alcoholics are more likely to experience symptoms of depression and anxiety such as staying in their rooms for long periods of time and not relating to other children, claiming they "have no one to talk to."
- Studies suggest that individuals hose who smoke marijuana with high THC content marijuana are almost 7 times more likely to report psychosis than the users who user lower THC content marijuana.
- What a person expects from alcohol consumption often predicts if and when he or she will begin drinking as well as how much he or she will drink throughout young adulthood.
- PCP use may alter mood states in an unpredictable fashion, causing some individuals to become detached, and others to become animated.
St. Petersburg - AdolescentsAs a parent or caregiver the thought of enrolling your child into a drug rehabilitation center 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 addiction treatment facilities have been developed to focus on adolescents and their distinct requirements pertaining to drug addiction rehabilitation. Substance abuse professionals who are skilled in youth counseling and therapy are able to work with your adolescent child and guide them through their recovery process.