Teen methamphetamine abuse can lead to addiction very quickly, because the drug alters the brain in ways that make quitting difficult. Recent statistics from the National Institute on Drug Abuse show that 1.2 percent of 12th graders have used the drug. However, that number increases as teens get older: 3.3 percent of adolescents aged 18 to 25 report having used methamphetamine.
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How Teen IOPs Support Treatment and Daily Life
Explore how intensive outpatient programs (IOPs) help teens manage mental health treatment while maintaining school, family, and daily routines.