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  • Marijuana use and early use of other illicit drugs during adolescence make an individual more likely to continue using marijuana in their mid-30s or beyond.
  • The average lethal dose of cocaine either by injection or inhalation is about 750-800 mg.
  • Use of alcohol among high school seniors declined slightly between 2009 and 2010, but still remains cause for concern with past-month alcohol use reported at 41.2%.
  • Methamphetamine has a half-life of 12 hours, compared to cocaine which has a 1 hour half-life.

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Detoxification - Cashiers, North Carolina

Men and women who are physically reliant to drugs or alcohol and want help will 1st go through detox before getting other treatment services in drug rehab. Detoxification is basically the process of the drug being eradicated from one's system, which is often uncomfortable and may carry risks if not carried out in a setting which can offer appropriate support and medical intervention as needed. Detox services are offered at either a professional drug or alcohol detoxification facility or a drug rehabilitation facility which can effectively oversee and supply medical supervision for people who are just coming off of drugs. Detox 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 supplying supplements and medicine as wanted to make the detox process as easy and safe as possible. The particular person in detoxification 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 supply detox services, the person will have detoxification staff at their disposal around the clock to make sure that any complications are handled as rapidly and safely as possible.

  • Pittard Clinic
    34 miles from Cashiers, North Carolina
    Pittard Clinic is located at:

    1654 Falls Road
    Toccoa, GA. 30577

    If you would like to contact Pittard Clinic, you can reach them at 706-886-4420.

    Pittard Clinic offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Methadone Detoxification, Outpatient, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Private Health Insurance
  • Pardee Hospital
    39.9 miles from Cashiers, North Carolina
    Pardee Hospital is located at:

    800 North Justice Street
    Hendersonville, NC. 28791

    If you would like to contact Pardee Hospital, you can reach them at 828-696-1000.

    Pardee Hospital offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, Criminal Justice Clients, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Spanish, Other Languages
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)