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  • The illicit diversion use of prescription drugs has increased dramatically since the 1990s and has been accompanied by increased emergency room visits, accidental poisonings, and drug rehab admissions for addiction.
  • Prescription opiate abuse, especially oxycodone and hydrocodone, has become a serious problem.
  • Thousands of people choke on their own vomit each year while alcohol intoxicated.
  • Many children of alcoholics and children of drug addicts will enter the foster care system at a very young age.

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Ansonia - Detoxification

Individuals who are physically dependent to drugs or alcohol and want assistance will first go through detox before receiving other treatment services in drug rehab. Detox is basically the procedure of the drug being eliminated from one's system, which is typically uncomfortable and may hold risks if not executed in a setting which can offer appropriate support and medical intervention as needed. Detox services are supplied at either a professional drug or alcohol detox facility or a drug rehabilitation facility which can appropriately oversee and present medical supervision for individuals who are just coming off of drugs. Detoxification services frequently include insuring the individual is as relaxed as possible while detoxing and going through drug or alcohol withdrawal, offering proper nutrition and ensuring the person is receiving proper rest, and providing supplements and medicine as necessary to make the detoxification process as easy and safe as possible. The individual in detox will sometimes be encouraged to take part in some type of physical activity such as walking, yoga, etc. At a drug detox facility or drug rehab facility which can present detox services, the individual will have detoxification staff at their disposal around the clock to guarantee that any issues are fixed as swiftly and safely as possible.

  • VA Healthcare Systems of Connecticut
    7 miles from Ansonia, Connecticut
    VA Healthcare Systems of Connecticut is located at:

    950 Campbell Avenue
    West Haven, CT. 6516

    If you would like to contact VA Healthcare Systems of Connecticut, you can reach them at 203-932-5711 x3887.

    VA Healthcare Systems of Connecticut offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Methadone Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Residential Short-Term Treatment (30 Days Or Less), Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)