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  • When a smoker cuts off or greatly reduces tobacco intake, they will often experience nicotine withdrawal symptoms.
  • Opioid and opiate overdoses in the U.S., once almost always heroin-related, are now more commonly as result of abuse of prescription painkillers.
  • Women who are of child bearing age should avoid binge drinking to reduce the risk of unintended pregnancy.
  • Short-term residential drug rehab is a type of drug treatment which provides intensive but relatively brief treatment based on a modified 12-step approach.

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Detoxification - Old Westbury, New York

Individuals who are physically reliant to drugs or alcohol and want help will initially go through detoxification before getting other treatment services in drug rehab. Detox is basically the process of the drug being eradicated from one's system, which is often uncomfortable and may hold risks if not performed in a setting which can offer appropriate support and medical intervention as necessary. Detoxification services are offered at either a professional drug or alcohol detoxification facility or a drug rehab facility which can effectively oversee and present medical supervision for individuals who are just coming off of drugs. Detoxification services usually include insuring the individual is as comfortable as possible while detoxing and going through drug or alcohol withdrawal, offering proper nutrition and making certain the person is receiving proper rest, and providing supplements and medicine as wanted to make the detox process as easy and safe as possible. The particular person in detoxification will sometimes be encouraged to take part in some type of physical activity such as walking, yoga, etc. At a drug detox facility or drug rehab facility which can provide detoxification services, the person will have detox staff at their disposal around the clock to ensure that any issues are handled as swiftly and safely as possible.

  • Nassau Alternative Advocacy Prog Inc
    4.6 miles from Old Westbury, New York
    Nassau Alternative Advocacy Prog Inc is located at:

    151 Herricks Road
    New Hyde Park, NY. 11040

    If you would like to contact Nassau Alternative Advocacy Prog Inc, you can reach them at 516-741-3110.

    Nassau Alternative Advocacy Prog Inc offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Outpatient, Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Women, Men, Dui/Dwi Offenders, Criminal Justice Clients, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)
  • Central Nassau Guidance and Counseling
    5.1 miles from Old Westbury, New York
    Central Nassau Guidance and Counseling is located at:

    950 South Oyster Bay Road
    Hicksville, NY. 11801

    If you would like to contact Central Nassau Guidance and Counseling, you can reach them at 516-822-6111.

    Central Nassau Guidance and Counseling offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Seniors/Older Adults, Women, Men, Dui/Dwi Offenders, 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)
  • Angelo J Melillo Center for MH Inc
    5.3 miles from Old Westbury, New York
    Angelo J Melillo Center for MH Inc is located at:

    113 Glen Cove Avenue
    Glen Cove, NY. 11542

    If you would like to contact Angelo J Melillo Center for MH Inc, you can reach them at 516-676-2388.

    Angelo J Melillo Center for MH Inc offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Outpatient, Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, Dui/Dwi Offenders, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)