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  • Physical drug withdrawal can cause confusion, disorientation, excessive sleepiness and seizures.
  • The route of administration of a drug, whether intravenous, intramuscular, oral or otherwise, can sometimes play a role in determining the severity of withdrawal symptoms.
  • Valium may increase some individual's propensity toward self-harm and may even provoke suicidal tendencies or acts.
  • Drug withdrawal symptoms from benzodiazepines can be more difficult than withdrawing from opioids.

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Tripoli - Detoxification

People 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 removed from one's system, which is generally uncomfortable and may hold risks if not performed in a setting which can supply appropriate support and medical intervention as needed. Detoxification services are provided at either a professional drug or alcohol detoxification facility or a drug rehabilitation facility which can correctly oversee and supply 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, supplying proper nutrition and ensuring the person is receiving proper rest, and supplying supplements and medicine as wanted to make the detoxification process as easy 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 treatment facility which can present detoxification services, the person will have detoxification staff at their disposal around the clock to make sure that any problems are fixed as swiftly and safely as possible.

  • Covenant Medical Center Horizons
    24.3 miles from Tripoli, Iowa
    Covenant Medical Center Horizons is located at:

    3421 West 9th Street
    Waterloo, IA. 50702

    If you would like to contact Covenant Medical Center Horizons, you can reach them at 319-272-8560.

    Covenant Medical Center Horizons offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, 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, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)