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  • Rare but occasional heroin withdrawal symptoms which can occur when someone abruptly stops using the drug are cardiac arrhythmias, strokes, seizures, dehydration and suicide attempts.
  • Male drinkers are more likely than females to have problems with both alcohol and drugs.
  • The Drug Enforcement Administration reported 2,273 arrests for opiates including heroin during 2004.
  • The active ingredient in drinking alcohol is ethanol or ethyl alcohol, which is considered to be a sedative and affects the brain the same way as other sedative-hypnotic drugs, like Valium and barbiturates.

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Tappan, New York - Detoxification

Individuals who are physically dependent to drugs or alcohol and want assistance will initially go through detox before getting other treatment services in drug rehab. Detox is basically the procedure of the drug being removed from one's system, which is frequently uncomfortable and may hold risks if not executed in a setting which can supply appropriate support and medical intervention as necessary. Detox services are provided at either a professional drug or alcohol detoxification facility or a drug rehab facility which can effectively oversee and provide medical supervision for men and women who are just coming off of drugs. Detoxification 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 individual is getting proper rest, and providing supplements and medicine as wanted to make the detoxification process as smooth and safe as possible. The individual in detox will sometimes be encouraged to take part in some sort of physical activity such as walking, yoga, etc. At a drug detox facility or drug rehabilitation facility which can present detoxification services, the individual will have detoxification staff at their disposal around the clock to ensure that any complications are handled as quickly and safely as possible.

  • Recovery Center at Nyack Hospital
    4.6 miles from Tappan, New York
    Recovery Center at Nyack Hospital is located at:

    160 North Midland Avenue
    Nyack, NY. 10960

    If you would like to contact Recovery Center at Nyack Hospital, you can reach them at 845-348-2072.

    Recovery Center at Nyack Hospital offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Women, Men, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance