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  • Marijuana users entering substance abuse treatment in the U.S. are most likely initiated into their use of marijuana at a very young age, with over 50% having done so by the age of 14 and almost 90% before the age of 18.
  • Salvia sits on the shelves right along with other legal drugs such as bath salts that use chemical addictives to mimic the effects of other illegal drugs.
  • Opana is sometimes used prior to surgery to cause sedation and to reduce anxiety.
  • Opiates affect the limbic system, which controls emotions which can produce feelings of pleasure, relaxation, and contentment.

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Winchester, MA. - Detoxification

Individuals who are physically dependent to drugs or alcohol and want assistance will first go through detox before getting other treatment services in drug rehab. Detoxification is simply the procedure of the drug being eliminated from one's system, which is typically uncomfortable and may hold risks if not carried out 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 properly oversee and supply medical supervision for men and women who are just coming off of drugs. Detox services generally include insuring the person is as comfortable as possible while detoxing and going through drug or alcohol withdrawal, providing proper nutrition and ensuring the particular person is getting proper rest, and providing supplements and medicine as needed to make the detox process as smooth and safe as possible. The individual in detox will sometimes be encouraged to take part in some form of physical activity such as walking, yoga, etc. At a drug detox facility or drug treatment facility which can provide detoxification services, the individual will have detox staff at their disposal around the clock to make sure that any difficulties are handled as swiftly and safely as possible.

  • North Charles Institute for
    3.6 miles from Winchester, Massachusetts
    North Charles Institute for is located at:

    54 Washburn Avenue
    Cambridge, MA. 2140

    If you would like to contact North Charles Institute for, you can reach them at 617-661-5700.

    North Charles Institute for offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Outpatient, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)
  • Right Turn
    6.1 miles from Winchester, Massachusetts
    Right Turn is located at:

    440 Arsenal Street
    Watertown, MA. 2472

    If you would like to contact Right Turn, you can reach them at 781-646-3800.

    Right Turn offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Halfway House, Outpatient, Residential Long-Term Treatment (More Than 30 Days), Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Gays And Lesbians, Women, Men
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)