Prescription Drug Rehab for Teens

New research is out that shows prescription drug abuse continues to be a dangerous past time for adolescents. For the first time ever, information on all prescription drugs has been compiled into one study which reveals the widespread pattern of drug abuse among high-school students. The nationwide survey found 15 percent of high school seniors use prescription medications for nonmedical reasons.

The Canyon is well-equipped to provide specialists concerned with an adolescent's dependency or drug addiction. The pressures of family, school, college, or an uncertain future can at times be too much to deal with on your own. Through a variety of traditional and non-traditional therapies and experiences, you will have the opportunity to reclaim your personal dreams and goals, awaken your authentic relationship with life, and be ready to enter adulthood with the skills necessary to take on any challenge.

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Types of Prescription Drugs That Require Drug Rehab for Teens

The three most common classes of abused medications include:

• Opioids - synthetic, morphine-like pain killers (Vicodin, OxyContin)
• Stimulants - used to increase alertness, endurance, and promote weight loss (Ritalin, Desoxyn - a methamphetamine, or amphetamines such as Dexedrine, Adderall)
• Central nervous system (CNS) depressants - sedatives typically prescribed to treat anxiety or sleep disorders (Valium, Xanax)

The Need for Prescription Drug Rehab Among Teens

The percentage of high-school seniors who admitted to using prescription drugs at least once in the last year is broken down as follows:

• 9.6 percent - Vicodin
• 7.5 percent - amphetamines
• 5.2 percent - OxyContin
• 3.8 percent - Ritalin
• 1.7 percent - methamphetamine

Additionally, the risk of substance abuse such as alcohol and/or illegal drugs is elevated among those who reported using prescriptions.

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Why Prescription Drug Use in Teens Requires Drug Rehab and Treatment

The biggest myth about getting high from prescription drugs is that it's safer than street drugs. While it's unlikely you'll be arrested for prescription paraphernalia, the dangers and risks to your health are very real.

Overdose and drug addiction are the biggest concerns, which become much more likely when pills have been crushed, snorted, or injected. An overdose of any drug can cause severely shallow breathing (respiratory depression) with a likely outcome of death. Combining more than one substance is a recipe for suicide. Sharing needles, syringes, anything that hasn't been properly sterilized or that has come in contact with another person's blood spreads disease (think HIV, AIDS, and hepatitis).

If you've survived all that, withdrawal is the next hurdle. Abruptly stopping any drug can shock the body and cause critical injury to internal organs and the nervous system. Withdrawal must be managed by a qualified physician who can monitor your condition and provide assistance with uncomfortable symptoms.

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Prescription Drug Rehab for Teens at The Canyon

The Canyon has a strong, clinically based treatment programs addressing all aspects of an individual's chemical dependency, psychiatric and emotional needs. Your stay at The Canyon includes wholesome, nutritious, organic meals, as well as comforting space to get to know the clean, sober side of yourself without all the pressures of parents, siblings, school, or cliques.

Casa Angeles for Women is spacious, inviting, and elegantly designed. It is perched dramatically on the side of a mountain, which affords its residents stunning views. The living experience at Casa Angeles is luxurious and individualized with a private swimming pool, Jacuzzi, attractive rooms, and secluded areas for reading and meditation. This intimate setting ensures the comfort and well-being of each person.

Casa Azul for Men offers a spacious and relaxed atmosphere in a large and airy house located in an open meadow on a ridge. All living quarters are upstairs with expansive views. Downstairs is a wide-open area that serves as group and meeting rooms as well as our main kitchen and dining room. Casa Azul has a private swimming pool, Jacuzzi and patio and is gracefully landscaped.

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