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  • Methamphetamine is a neurotoxin which means that the drug can and does cause damage to the central nervous system.
  • The mixture of Lortab and alcohol can cause serious damage to the liver, kidneys, and stomach wall.
  • The average age of people being admitted to treatment for heroin during 2007 was 36 years old.
  • There were an over 205,000 drug-related emergency room visits made by people seeking detox or substance abuse treatment services in 2009.

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Detoxification - Gheens, LA.

People who are physically dependent to drugs or alcohol and want help will first go through detox before receiving other treatment services in drug rehab. Detox is simply the procedure of the drug being removed from one's system, which is usually uncomfortable and may carry risks if not executed in a setting which can provide appropriate support and medical intervention as required. Detox services are supplied at either a professional drug or alcohol detox facility or a drug rehabilitation facility which can properly oversee and present medical supervision for individuals who are just coming off of drugs. Detoxification services often include insuring the individual is as comfortable as possible while detoxing and going through drug or alcohol withdrawal, supplying proper nutrition and ensuring 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 individual in detox will sometimes be encouraged to take part in some form of physical activity such as walking, yoga, etc. At a drug detoxification facility or drug treatment facility which can supply detoxification services, the client will have detox staff at their disposal around the clock to make certain that any difficulties are resolved as swiftly and safely as possible.

  • St. Charles Parish Hospital
    17.8 miles from Gheens, Louisiana
    St. Charles Parish Hospital is located at:

    1057 Paul Maillard Road
    Luling, LA. 70070

    If you would like to contact St. Charles Parish Hospital, you can reach them at 985-785-6242.

    St. Charles Parish Hospital offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Seniors/Older Adults, Women, Men
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit
    26.6 miles from Gheens, Louisiana
    Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit is located at:

    1514 Jefferson Highway
    New Orleans, LA. 70121

    If you would like to contact Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit, you can reach them at 504-842-3999 x2.

    Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Outpatient, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance