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  • If an individual going through benzodiazepine withdrawal experiences a seizure, they should be given fluids as soon as he or she is conscious and can drink.
  • Heroin withdrawal is not fatal for healthy adults, but can be fatal to the fetus of a pregnant addict.
  • Research has found that alcohol consumed before a meal increases caloric intake to a far greater extent than a non-alcoholic carbohydrate drink.
  • Withdrawing from benzodiazepine drugs may cause an individual to feel as though they are experiencing an anxiety attack.

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Detoxification - Massena

Men and women who are physically reliant to drugs or alcohol and want help will 1st go through detox before getting other treatment services in drug rehab. Detoxification is basically the process of the drug being eradicated from one's system, which is often uncomfortable and may hold risks if not carried out in a setting which can supply appropriate support and medical intervention as necessary. Detox services are offered at either a professional drug or alcohol detox facility or a drug rehabilitation facility which can appropriately oversee and present medical supervision for individuals who are just coming off of drugs. Detox services typically include insuring the person is as comfortable as possible while detoxing and going through drug or alcohol withdrawal, providing proper nutrition and ensuring the individual is receiving proper rest, and supplying supplements and medicine as necessary to make the detoxification process as easy and safe as possible. The particular person in detoxification will sometimes be encouraged to take part in some form of physical activity such as walking, yoga, etc. At a drug detox facility or drug treatment facility which can present detox services, the person will have detox staff at their disposal around the clock to assure that any issues are resolved as quickly and safely as possible.

  • North Star Behavioral Health Services
    29.1 miles from Massena, New York
    North Star Behavioral Health Services is located at:

    31 6th Street
    Malone, NY. 12953

    If you would like to contact North Star Behavioral Health Services, you can reach them at 518-483-3261.

    North Star Behavioral Health Services offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Halfway House, Outpatient, Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Seniors/Older Adults, Women, Men, Criminal Justice Clients, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, 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)