Facts

  • Many new heroin users begin by snorting or smoking heroin in an attempt to avoid the social stigma attached to injection drug use.
  • Lortab withdrawal symptoms include but are not limited to, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, vomiting, intense pain in the body, tremors, excessive sweating, anxiety, insomnia, muscle cramps with spasms, body chills, goose bumps, paranoia, agitated and aggressive behavior, increased heart rate, hyperactivity, dilated pupils, runny nose and eyes, depression and loss of appetite.
  • The severity and duration of Lortab withdrawal symptoms can vary, depending how much of the drug has been used over what time period.
  • Research indicates that individuals who enter drug rehab under legal pressure have similar outcomes as those who enter treatment voluntarily.

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Drug Rehab in Nevada

There are all different kinds of substances that individuals can develop an addiction to in Nevada. Illicit street drugs such as heroin, cocaine, marijuana and methamphetamine are no longer the only drug threats because of the huge increase of prescription drug abuse within the past several years. Newly emerging designer drugs have also grown to be a big problem, such as the stimulant drug known as "bath salts" and synthetic versions of marijuana known as "spice" and "K2" which are being sold legally in specialty shops across the nation. Just as rates of drug abuse and addiction are on the rise, so are rates of persons needing and wanting to get effective help.

Drug and Alcohol rehab centers in Nevada can benefit people by not only teaching them to abstain from using drugs, but also help them through the difficult detoxification and withdrawal process. When the physical aspect of addiction is handled, substance abuse counselors will help individuals get down to the bottom of how they became addicted to drugs to begin with, which will make sure they don't give in to the same traps and pitfalls in the future. When one tries to quit on their own, they will not only find it very hard if not impossible to not succumb to the intense drug cravings, but they will also have to battle through the physical and psychological symptoms of withdrawal alone, which can sometimes be extremely uncomfortable. If not in a drug treatment atmosphere, and with easy access to one's drug of choice, it can be easy enough to give in to the pressure and use again. This is why it is essential for individuals to know that professional help does exist, and there is a way to recover from the grips of drug addiction.

The way to stop the cycle of addiction is to identify and resolve the elements in one's life which made drugs a solution, and then applying new solutions and coping skills to better handle these factors when they arise again in the future. Some drug treatment facilities only handle the physical side of addiction, and leave it up to the addicted individual to sort out their emotional and psychological ties to drugs. A drug detoxification facility or short term drug treatment facility for example generally only helps addicts overcome the physical element of addiction and gets them to stop using drugs for a period of time. Unfortunately, there is a lot more to handle if one wants to remain clean and sober and be able to do it with confidence and resolve. This is why it is important that people choose the right type of drug rehabilitation center that is going to go the distance in getting all important issues addressed and resolved through counseling, education and other recovery methods for as long as it takes to reach this point.

Since approaching addiction in this way is confirmed to be the most successful drug rehabilitation approach, addicted individuals who want to receive the most effective help should receive treatment at an inpatient or residential drug rehabilitation center in Nevada. There are many reasons why these types of drug rehabs provide the most effective treatment, but first and foremost the treatment setting in itself is one of the most important elements of treatment to factor in. A drug rehab facility will provide the best results when the individual can completely focus themselves in recovery and self betterment. Outpatient drug rehab facilities typically don't produce desirable results and set a person up for relapse, due to the fact that they are not fully able to focus on recovery and then they return home to things which may trigger their addiction. If in a residential or inpatient drug rehab setting this is of course not the case, in addition to the advantage of not having any access to drugs but having access to positive support and care around the clock.

Another factor which is often a predictor of whether or not a person will find good results by way of treatment at a drug rehab in Nevada is the length of time they remain in rehab. It has been proven time and time again that outcomes will be commensurate with the intensity and length of treatment. If one essential issue is left unresolved while in drug rehab, this can set the person up for failure and relapse. Treating addiction can be a complicated task, as not everyone has the same problems to deal with and the same inner battles to fight. This is why the best treatment plan will assure that there is no time frame on one's drug rehab approach, and will allow each person to take the time to handle all aspects of their own addiction at their very own pace.

If you or a loved one in Nevada is battling an addiction to anything, whether it is illicit street drugs, prescription drugs or any other substance of abuse, speak with a substance abuse counselor right away. Learn which drug treatment facilities are located in your area and select one which will be the most effective for your situation.

Treatment Listings in Nevada:
  • Southern Nevada Adult MH Services
    1785 East Sahara Avenue Las Vegas NV., 89104
  • A Better Today Recovery Services LLC
    6655 West Sahara Avenue Las Vegas NV., 89146
  • Center for Behavioral Health
    3050 East Desert Inn Road Las Vegas Nevada, 89121
  • Dr Miriam Sheldon G Adelson
    3661 South Maryland Parkway Las Vegas Nevada, 89169
  • Northern Nevada Adult MH Services
    480 Galletti Way Sparks NV., 89431
  • Counseling Center and Supportive Servs
    1000 C Street Hawthorne NV., 89415
  • Bridge Counseling Associates
    1640 Alta Drive Las Vegas Nevada, 89106
  • South Neighborhood Fam Services Ctr
    522 East Lake Mead Parkway Henderson Nevada, 89015
  • Behavioral Health Services of Carson
    775 Fleischmann Way Carson City NV., 89703
  • Harmony Healthcare
    9140 West Post Road Las Vegas NV., 89148