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  • Raw Morphine (Opium) is an extremely addictive drug, in terms of both psychologically and physically.
  • Research indicates that when compared with individuals not involved in drug abuse and addiction, substance-abusing employees are more likely to change jobs more often, be tardy or absent from work, be less productive, be involved in more accidents, file workers' compensation claims
  • Injection is the most efficient means to administer low-purity heroin.
  • The rate of prescription drug emergency room visits has nearly doubled over the last five years in the U.S.

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Olivette, MO. - Detoxification

Individuals who are physically reliant to drugs or alcohol and want assistance will initially go through detox before getting other treatment services in drug rehab. Detox is simply the process of the drug being removed from one's system, which is often uncomfortable and may carry risks if not executed in a setting which can provide appropriate support and medical intervention as necessary. Detox services are supplied at either a professional drug or alcohol detox facility or a drug treatment facility which can adequately oversee and present medical supervision for persons who are just coming off of drugs. Detox services frequently include insuring the person is as relaxed as possible while detoxing and going through drug or alcohol withdrawal, delivering proper nutrition and making certain the person is receiving proper rest, and providing supplements and medicine as needed to make the detoxification process as easy and safe as possible. The particular person in detox 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 rehabilitation facility which can offer detox services, the individual will have detoxification staff at their disposal around the clock to guarantee that any difficulties are handled as swiftly and safely as possible.

  • Midwest Institute for Addiction
    3.3 miles from Olivette, Missouri
    Midwest Institute for Addiction is located at:

    711 Old Ballas Road
    St. Louis, MO. 63141

    If you would like to contact Midwest Institute for Addiction, you can reach them at 314-569-2253.

    Midwest Institute for Addiction offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Outpatient
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Private Health Insurance
  • St. Louis Metro Treatment Center
    3.8 miles from Olivette, Missouri
    St. Louis Metro Treatment Center is located at:

    9733 St. Charles Rock Road
    St. Louis, MO. 63114

    If you would like to contact St. Louis Metro Treatment Center, you can reach them at 314-423-7030.

    St. Louis Metro Treatment Center offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Methadone Detoxification, Outpatient, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Spanish, Other Languages
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment