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  • Opiates such as heroin convert to morphine in the body which then activates opiate receptors located throughout the brain and central nervous system, including within the reward system.
  • Death is a possible consequence of barbiturate withdrawal if the condition is left untreated.
  • Most alcoholic beverages known as wine coolers have as much alcohol as a 12-oz. beer.
  • Doctors argue whether the withdrawal syndrome leaves individuals who take sleeping medication worse than they would be without the drug, but evidence suggests that it often does.

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Detoxification - Alexandria, VA.

Men and women who are physically reliant to drugs or alcohol and want help will first go through detoxification before getting other treatment services in drug rehab. Detox is basically the procedure of the drug being eliminated from one's system, which is usually uncomfortable and may hold risks if not carried out in a setting which can offer appropriate support and medical intervention as needed. Detoxification services are supplied at either a professional drug or alcohol detox facility or a drug rehab facility which can appropriately oversee and present medical supervision for persons who are just coming off of drugs. Detoxification services generally include insuring the individual is as comfortable as possible while detoxing and going through drug or alcohol withdrawal, supplying proper nutrition and ensuring the person is getting proper rest, and providing supplements and medicine as required to make the detox process as easy and safe as possible. The person in detoxification will sometimes be encouraged to take part in some kind of physical activity such as walking, yoga, etc. At a drug detoxification facility or drug rehab facility which can supply detoxification services, the individual will have detox staff at their disposal around the clock to assure that any issues are resolved as rapidly and safely as possible.

  • Dept of Community and Human Services
    Dept of Community and Human Services is located at:

    2355A Mill Road
    Alexandria, VA. 22314

    If you would like to contact Dept of Community and Human Services, you can reach them at 703-746-3600.

    Dept of Community and Human Services offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Methadone Detoxification, Outpatient, Residential Short-Term Treatment (30 Days Or Less), Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance
  • Harrison House of Virginia
    5.1 miles from Alexandria, Virginia
    Harrison House of Virginia is located at:

    5105 Backlick Road
    Annandale, VA. 22003

    If you would like to contact Harrison House of Virginia, you can reach them at 703-256-6474.

    Harrison House of Virginia offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Outpatient, Residential Short-Term Treatment (30 Days Or Less), Women, Men
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Private Health Insurance
  • Volunteers of America Chesapeake Inc
    5.3 miles from Alexandria, Virginia
    Volunteers of America Chesapeake Inc is located at:

    1554 Columbia Pike
    Arlington, VA. 22204

    If you would like to contact Volunteers of America Chesapeake Inc, you can reach them at 703-228-0033.

    Volunteers of America Chesapeake Inc offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Residential Long-Term Treatment (More Than 30 Days), Spanish
    Payment forms accepted:
  • Fairfax Methadone Treatment Center
    5.6 miles from Alexandria, Virginia
    Fairfax Methadone Treatment Center is located at:

    7008 Little River Turnpike
    Annandale, VA. 22003

    If you would like to contact Fairfax Methadone Treatment Center, you can reach them at 703-333-3113.

    Fairfax Methadone Treatment Center offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Methadone Detoxification, Outpatient
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment
  • Phoenix Houses of the Mid Atlantic
    5.8 miles from Alexandria, Virginia
    Phoenix Houses of the Mid Atlantic is located at:

    521 North Quincy Street
    Arlington, VA. 22203

    If you would like to contact Phoenix Houses of the Mid Atlantic, you can reach them at 703-841-0703 x93122.

    Phoenix Houses of the Mid Atlantic offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Residential Short-Term Treatment (30 Days Or Less), Residential Long-Term Treatment (More Than 30 Days), Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Residential Beds For Clients Children, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Private Health Insurance
  • Fairfax Methadone Treatment Center
    Fairfax Methadone Treatment Center is located at:

    7008 Little River Turnpike
    Annandale, VA. 22003

    If you would like to contact Fairfax Methadone Treatment Center, you can reach them at 703-333-3113.

    Fairfax Methadone Treatment Center offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Methadone Detoxification, Outpatient
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment