Facts
- Nonstudent, nonmilitary personnel who don't have access to health services are more vulnerable to conditions such as depression and anxiety, often associated with dangerous alcohol consumption patterns.
- There are increased rates of heavy alcohol consumption amongst those with less than a college degree.
- Use of PCP can result in addiction and dependency, and its repeated use can lead to craving and compulsive PCP-seeking behavior, despite severe adverse consequences.
- The withdrawal symptoms with barbiturates and benzodiazepines can be worse than withdrawal from heroin.
GET HELP LOCATING A DRUG TREATMENT PROGRAM
Individuals who are physically dependent to drugs or alcohol and want assistance will first go through detoxification before getting other treatment services in drug rehab. Detoxification is basically the procedure of the drug being eliminated from one's system, which is usually uncomfortable and may carry risks if not carried out in a setting which can supply appropriate support and medical intervention as needed. Detox services are provided at either a professional drug or alcohol detoxification facility or a drug rehab facility which can appropriately oversee and provide medical supervision for individuals who are just coming off of drugs. Detox services typically include insuring the client is as comfortable as possible while detoxing and going through drug or alcohol withdrawal, offering proper nutrition and making certain the particular person is getting proper rest, and supplying supplements and medicine as necessary to make the detox process as smooth 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 treatment facility which can supply detox services, the person will have detoxification staff at their disposal around the clock to ensure that any complications are resolved as rapidly and safely as possible.
- Stonington Institute
10 miles from Groton, Connecticut
Stonington Institute is located at:
75 Swantown Hill Road
North Stonington, CT. 6359
If you would like to contact Stonington Institute, you can reach them at 860-445-3008.
Stonington Institute offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Residential Short-Term Treatment (30 Days Or Less), Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Women, Men, Criminal Justice Clients, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)