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Created with Fabric.js 1.4.5 Teen Drug and Alcohol Use in North Carolina North Carolina Teen Drug and Alcohol Abuse Facts: Female adolecents who used pain relieversnon-medically in the past 12 months; 24,000 Male adolescents who used pain relievers non-medically in the past 12 months: 28,000 Female adolescents who needed helpbut did not receive it in the past year: 17,000 Male adolescents who needed helpbut did not receive it in the past year:14,000 Female adolescents who were dependent on drugs and alcohol in the past year; 22,000 Male Adolescents who were dependent on drugsand alcohol in the past year: 31,000 Females who tried alcohol before the age of 13:14% Males who tried alcohol before the age of 13:22% Females who have use marijuana more than once: 37% Males who have used marijuana more than once: 48% Effects of Taking These Drugs Taking pain killers for a non-medical use: effects can include sleepiness, confusion,nausea, constipation, and loss of breath. Female adolescents who have used inhalants: 10% Male adolescents who have used inhalants: 12% Inhalants or "laughing gas": the effects of using this drug are heart damage, liver failure, muscle weakness,aplastic anemia(the body produces fewer blood cells), and nerve damage that could lead to chronic pain. The effects of marijuana; increased hear rate, respiratory(lung) complications, increased mental health problems, reduced school performance, impaired driving, and potential gateway to other drugs. Finding Help! There are plenty of places in the Raleigh area to seek help to becoming sober, here are some of the top rated adolescent rehab facilities and the services they provide:- Holly Hills Hospital: Detoxification and substance abuse treatment - Southlight Inc.: Substance abuse treatment- North Raleigh Family Clinic: Drug rehab, alcohol treatment, inpatient drug rehab, substance abuse treatment, and residential treatment-First Step Services LLC: Teen drug rehab, outpatient substance abuse treatment, and drug rehab program Its NEVER to late to get help!
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