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  • Only a fragment of the morphine used in the U.S. that is derived from opium is used as morphine, while the remaining amount is converted to codeine and other morphine derivatives.
  • One in five people who are under 21 are alcoholic binge drinkers.
  • Opiate use brings about an intense euphoria, or rush, that lasts only briefly and is followed by a few hours of a relaxed, state of contentment.
  • One night of heavy alcohol consumption can impair one's ability to think abstractly for up to 30 days.

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Kansas City, MO. - Detoxification

People who are physically reliant to drugs or alcohol and want help will initially go through detox before getting other treatment services in drug rehab. Detox is basically the process of the drug being eradicated from one's system, which is usually uncomfortable and may hold risks if not performed in a setting which can supply appropriate support and medical intervention as necessary. Detox services are provided at either a professional drug or alcohol detoxification facility or a drug rehab facility which can adequately oversee and present medical supervision for persons who are just coming off of drugs. Detoxification services generally include insuring the client 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 wanted to make the detox process as easy and safe as possible. The individual in detoxification 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 detox services, the individual will have detoxification staff at their disposal around the clock to assure that any issues are fixed as quickly and safely as possible.

  • Truman Medical Center Lakewood Medical
    Truman Medical Center Lakewood Medical is located at:

    7900 Lees Summit Road
    Kansas City, MO. 64139

    If you would like to contact Truman Medical Center Lakewood Medical, you can reach them at 816-404-8047.

    Truman Medical Center Lakewood Medical offers the following treatment services: Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)
  • Veterans Affairs Medical Center
    Veterans Affairs Medical Center is located at:

    4801 Linwood Boulevard
    Kansas City, MO. 64128

    If you would like to contact Veterans Affairs Medical Center, you can reach them at 816-922-2500 x56669.

    Veterans Affairs Medical Center offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Residential Short-Term Treatment (30 Days Or Less)
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • Heartland Center for Behavioral Change
    Heartland Center for Behavioral Change is located at:

    1534 Campbell Street
    Kansas City, MO. 64108

    If you would like to contact Heartland Center for Behavioral Change, you can reach them at 816-421-6670.

    Heartland Center for Behavioral Change offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Women, Men, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)