Facts
- Most states require that a doctor document any methadone which is being dispensed for pain but not for the treatment of drug addiction, and all physicians with appropriate Drug Enforcement Agency registration may prescribe methadone for pain control.
- Rare Ativan side effects can include abnormal thinking, including disorientation, delusions or loss of sense of reality, agitation; behavior changes, including aggressive behavior, bizarre behavior, decreased inhibition, or outbursts of anger, seizures, hallucinations, muscle weakness, skin rash or itching, sore throat, fever, and chills, trouble in sleeping, uncontrolled movements of body, including the eyes, unusual bleeding or bruising; unusual excitement, nervousness, or irritability, unusual tiredness or weakness, and yellow eyes or skin.
- Methamphetamine addicted individuals are at risk of high blood pressure, irregular heartbeat, chest pain, shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and elevated body temperature which puts them at risk of serious health consequences and even death.
- Methadone maintenance treatment clinics have been hampered by government regulations that require most patients to come to the clinic a minimum of five days a week, making it difficult for individuals who are taking part in these programs to maintain employment.
GET HELP LOCATING A DRUG TREATMENT PROGRAM
A residential short-term treatment (30 days or less) program offers care 24 hours a day 7 days a week for an average of 30 days (or less) depending on the treatment center. The clients reside at the rehab facility and are ensured a totally alcohol and drug-free environment through their recovery process. While in treatment they address their issues with drug and/or alcohol addiction while mastering how to go about their life without turning to drugs and alcohol to remedy their problems. When the individual has completed their residential short-term treatment, they typically continue their recovery process by going into outpatient treatment, attending meetings, therapy or counseling. Heavily addicted individuals who have a long history of substance abuse will benefit from residing at a sober living home after they complete rehab. This will help them solidify their new found sobriety and give them strength and support.
- VA Healthcare Systems of Connecticut
7.1 miles from Derby, 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)