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  • Sudden cessation of long term use of morphine by long term heavily dependent users may be fatal, although morphine withdrawal is considered to be less dangerous than alcohol withdrawal.
  • Younger members of the military which have been exposed to combat are at significantly greater risk of drinking alcohol on a binge basis than older service members.
  • Methamphetamine can suppress appetite, to the point of complete malnourishment and dehydration.
  • The active ingredient in drinking alcohol is ethanol or ethyl alcohol, which is considered to be a sedative and affects the brain the same way as other sedative-hypnotic drugs, like Valium and barbiturates.

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Detoxification - Centerbrook

Individuals who are physically dependent to drugs or alcohol and want help will first go through detoxification before receiving other treatment services in drug rehab. Detox is simply the process of the drug being removed from one's system, which is typically uncomfortable and may carry risks if not conducted in a setting which can offer appropriate support and medical intervention as required. Detoxification services are supplied at either a professional drug or alcohol detox facility or a drug rehabilitation facility which can correctly oversee and provide medical supervision for individuals who are just coming off of drugs. Detox services typically include insuring the person is as comfortable as possible while detoxing and going through drug or alcohol withdrawal, providing proper nutrition and making certain the particular person is getting proper rest, and supplying supplements and medicine as wanted to make the detoxification process as smooth and safe as possible. The particular person in detoxification will sometimes be encouraged to take part in some sort of physical activity such as walking, yoga, etc. At a drug detoxification facility or drug rehab facility which can present detox services, the person will have detoxification staff at their disposal around the clock to make certain that any complications are fixed as swiftly and safely as possible.

  • Rushford Center Inc
    18.3 miles from Centerbrook, Connecticut
    Rushford Center Inc is located at:

    1250 Silver Street
    Middletown, CT. 6457

    If you would like to contact Rushford Center Inc, you can reach them at 860-852-1001.

    Rushford Center Inc offers the following treatment services: Detoxification, Methadone Detoxification, 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, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance