Facts
- The rate of emergency department visits related to marijuana use tends to be slightly higher involving individuals aged 20 years or younger (125.3 visits per 100,000 people) than those aged 21 or older (121.5 visits per 100,000 people).
- 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.
- Rates of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome amongst Blacks are seven times higher than their White counterparts, although more Blacks than Whites abstain from drinking.
- Research has found that alcohol consumed before a meal increases caloric intake to a far greater extent than a non-alcoholic carbohydrate drink.
Wind Ridge - AdolescentsAs 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 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 facilities have been created to focus on adolescents and their specific requirements pertaining to substance abuse recovery. Treatment professionals who are skilled in youth counseling and therapy are able to work with your child and guide them through their recovery process.