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  • Acute physical Dexedrine withdrawal symptoms can include extreme fatigue and increased appetite.
  • Methamphetamine causes a release of high levels of dopamine into the areas of the brain that have to do with the feeling of pleasure and reward, which is why the drug is so addictive.
  • OxyContin use may aggravate convulsions in patients who are predisposed to seizures.
  • Research indicates that separated and divorced men and women are three times as likely as married men and women to report having been married to an alcoholic or problem drinker.

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Colfax - Detoxification

Men and women who are physically reliant to drugs or alcohol and want help will initially go through detox before getting other treatment services in drug rehab. Detoxification is basically the procedure of the drug being removed from one's system, which is usually uncomfortable and may hold risks if not executed in a setting which can provide appropriate support and medical intervention as necessary. Detox services are supplied at either a professional drug or alcohol detoxification facility or a drug rehab facility which can effectively oversee and supply medical supervision for persons who are just coming off of drugs. Detoxification services generally include insuring the person is as relaxed as possible while detoxing and going through drug or alcohol withdrawal, delivering proper nutrition and ensuring the person is receiving proper rest, and supplying supplements and medicine as required to make the detox process as easy and safe as possible. The individual in detox 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 rehabilitation facility which can present detoxification services, the client will have detox staff at their disposal around the clock to guarantee that any issues are handled as rapidly and safely as possible.

  • United Community Services
    23.9 miles from Colfax, Iowa
    United Community Services is located at:

    4908 Franklin Avenue
    Des Moines, IA. 50310

    If you would like to contact United Community Services, you can reach them at 515-280-3860.

    United Community Services offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Methadone Detoxification, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, Criminal Justice Clients, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)