FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
(Press Release)
Oct 08, 2010 -- Many Teens are depressed
and report suffering from weeks of loss of motivation in daily
activities. Instead of turning to counseling or seek doctor’s
help for possibly treatment with prescribed depression medication,
they are choosing to self-medicate. They are
choosing anything from marijuana to prescription drugs
as their self medication. At first abusing prescription
drugs and marijuana might feel like they are helping, but the
truth and research, points to the contrary.
The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy Report,
shows that marijuana use worsens depression and leads to more
serious mental disorders, such as schizophrenia, anxiety, and
suicide. This report also shows that using drugs, specifically
marijuana, to relieve the feelings of depression compound the
problem, intensifying the issues. Teens that are depressed are
twice as likely to use illegal drugs during their depression
as teens that are not depressed. This trend leads to the teens
becoming twice as likely as their peers to become dependent
on marijuana and other illicit drugs. Using or smoking marijuana
creates a problem for people suffering from depression because
marijuana is associated with leading to suicidal thoughts, depression,
and suicide. The concern with marijuana use has increased over
the years due to the fact that the potency has also risen. Self
medicating using illegal drugs such as marijuana or prescription
drugs is not the answer for those suffering from depressions
or feelings associated with depression. There are other options
available. Do not let depression lead to other problems such
as addiction or worse, death.
Drugs in general are highly addictive and addiction is a medical
condition. A user is trying to achieve the same high that they
felt on their first time of use, however, a user can never get
the same high. It only takes one use of a drug to become addicted.
It only takes one use to overdose or die. Like all medical conditions,
treatment is necessary. If you or someone you know is struggling
with drug abuse or addiction, call Inspirations Teen Rehab for
help. Inspirations offers a one of a kind teen addiction treatment
program that is very flexible to fit the needs of each teen
including the opportunity to continue their high school academics
without losing time or high school credits. The teen drug and
alcohol rehab program has been featured on the Dr. Phill show,
in a segment called Dangerous Fads in subject of “Huffing”
one of teens’ new addiction.
It is never too late to prevent and/or stop an addiction. You
as a parent of a family member can prevent a tragic outcome.
Don't let your child become a statistic.
Reach out to us. Recovery from addiction is just a click or a phone
call away. If the information you are looking for is not found here and you
need immediate attention you may contact us:
Teen Addiction Help: 1-888-757-6237
Addiction Treatment for Young Adults and Adults : 1-888-387-6237
http://www.covecenterforrecovery.com
or e-mail
us.

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