Facts
- It is estimated that as many as two million Americans experience symptoms of alcohol withdrawal each year.
- As with most medications for mental illnesses, sudden cessation of antipsychotic medication is not recommended without medical supervision.
- Many young people who experiment with drugs cease drug use by age 30, but studies indicate that children of alcoholics do not follow that typical trend.
- The number of patients in search of detox or substance abuse treatment as the reason for their emergency room visit remained relatively stable between 2004 through 2008.
GET HELP LOCATING A DRUG TREATMENT PROGRAM
A person who is severely addicted to drugs or alcohol will benefit greatly by receiving treatment from a hospital inpatient program. These types of programs are geared towards making the individual�''s withdrawal and detox as smooth as possible. Recovering persons will have access to medication as well as medical staff around the clock. While not every drug addict requires this level of care, it is useful to those who have serious physical addiction problems to drugs or alcohol. Hospital inpatient programs commonly last several days to even up to a month. Once the hospital inpatient portion of their recovery is complete they may choose to enter a sober living setting or transfer into an outpatient program.
- Providence Alaska Medical Center
76.6 miles from Seward, Alaska
Providence Alaska Medical Center is located at:
3200 Providence Drive
Anchorage, AK. 99519
If you would like to contact Providence Alaska Medical Center, you can reach them at 907-212-3007.
Providence Alaska Medical Center offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, 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)