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  • Methamphetamine production often occurs in environments which expose children to the hazards of methamphetamine production.
  • Methadone is rapidly absorbed into the bloodstream from the gastrointestinal tract within thirty minutes of being taken.
  • Studies indicate that as much as half of the dopamine-producing cells in the brain can be damaged by prolonged exposure to relatively low levels of methamphetamine.
  • Some LSD users have reported feeling compelled to take the drug repeatedly.

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Detoxification - Uniondale, New York

People who are physically dependent to drugs or alcohol and want help will initially go through detoxification before getting other treatment services in drug rehab. Detox is simply the process of the drug being eliminated from one's system, which is usually uncomfortable and may carry risks if not performed in a setting which can supply appropriate support and medical intervention as needed. Detox services are offered at either a professional drug or alcohol detoxification facility or a drug treatment facility which can adequately oversee and provide medical supervision for persons who are just coming off of drugs. Detoxification services often include insuring the person is as comfortable as possible while detoxing and going through drug or alcohol withdrawal, providing proper nutrition and making certain the particular person is receiving proper rest, and providing supplements and medicine as needed to make the detoxification process as easy and safe as possible. The person in detoxification 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 rehab facility which can supply detoxification services, the individual will have detox staff at their disposal around the clock to assure that any difficulties are resolved as quickly and safely as possible.

  • Counseling Service of EDNY
    2 miles from Uniondale, New York
    Counseling Service of EDNY is located at:

    175 Fulton Avenue
    Hempstead, NY. 11550

    If you would like to contact Counseling Service of EDNY, you can reach them at 516-481-0052.

    Counseling Service of EDNY 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, 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), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)
  • STAR Program OP
    3.9 miles from Uniondale, New York
    STAR Program OP is located at:

    340 Dogwood Avenue
    Franklin Square, NY. 11010

    If you would like to contact STAR Program OP, you can reach them at 516-505-1717.

    STAR Program OP 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
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)