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  • The 2009 World Drug Report stated that annual marijuana herb production was estimated to be anywhere from 13,300 to 66,100 metric tons.
  • When someone stops drinking alcohol, his or her blood alcohol level decreases by around 0.01 percent per hour.
  • Stimulants were responsible for over 5% of the emergency room visits in 2009 for patients who were seeking detox or substance abuse treatment as the reason for their visit.
  • The estimated number of lifetime non-medical users of prescription pain relievers increased significantly from 29.6 million in 2002 to 31.8 million in 2004.

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Detoxification - Elton, LA.

Individuals who are physically dependent to drugs or alcohol and want help will initially go through detoxification before receiving other treatment services in drug rehab. Detox is simply the procedure of the drug being removed from one's system, which is frequently uncomfortable and may carry risks if not executed in a setting which can supply appropriate support and medical intervention as required. Detox services are supplied at either a professional drug or alcohol detoxification facility or a drug treatment facility which can adequately oversee and provide medical supervision for people who are just coming off of drugs. Detoxification services often 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 individual is receiving proper rest, and providing supplements and medicine as needed to make the detoxification process as easy and safe as possible. The person in detox will sometimes be encouraged to take part in some kind of physical activity such as walking, yoga, etc. At a drug detox facility or drug treatment facility which can present detox services, the individual will have detox staff at their disposal around the clock to guarantee that any complications are handled as swiftly and safely as possible.

  • Savoy Medical Center
    20.3 miles from Elton, Louisiana
    Savoy Medical Center is located at:

    1610 7th Street
    Mamou, LA. 70554

    If you would like to contact Savoy Medical Center, you can reach them at 337-468-0110.

    Savoy Medical Center offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)