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  • The severity of a drug addicted individual's history with drugs and previous treatment efforts can greatly influence which drug rehab approach is right for them.
  • Methadone used in opiate maintenance therapy was originally developed to help obliterate withdrawal symptoms and support a healthy lifestyle. However, the effects of withdrawal far exceed that of heroin which causes the individual to become addicted to it instead.
  • LSD is listed as a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act.
  • Research has shown that psychosocial factors, antisocial personality disorder and alcohol dependence can play a role in long-term marijuana use.

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Altus, AR. - Detoxification

People who are physically reliant to drugs or alcohol and want help will 1st go through detox before getting other treatment services in drug rehab. Detoxification is simply the process of the drug being eliminated from one's system, which is typically uncomfortable and may carry risks if not performed in a setting which can offer appropriate support and medical intervention as necessary. Detoxification services are provided at either a professional drug or alcohol detox facility or a drug rehabilitation facility which can properly oversee and provide medical supervision for men and women who are just coming off of drugs. Detoxification services typically include insuring the client is as relaxed as possible while detoxing and going through drug or alcohol withdrawal, offering proper nutrition and ensuring the individual is getting proper rest, and providing supplements and medicine as wanted to make the detoxification process as easy and safe as possible. The person 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 supply detoxification services, the person will have detox staff at their disposal around the clock to make certain that any complications are handled as swiftly and safely as possible.

  • Arkansas River Valley Area Council
    34.3 miles from Altus, Arkansas
    Arkansas River Valley Area Council is located at:

    400 Lake Front Drive
    Russellville, AR. 72801

    If you would like to contact Arkansas River Valley Area Council, you can reach them at 479-968-7086.

    Arkansas River Valley Area Council offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Halfway House, Outpatient, Residential Short-Term Treatment (30 Days Or Less), Residential Long-Term Treatment (More Than 30 Days), Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, Dui/Dwi Offenders
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)
  • Gateway Recovery Center
    37.4 miles from Altus, Arkansas
    Gateway Recovery Center is located at:

    3900 North Armour Avenue
    Fort Smith, AR. 72904

    If you would like to contact Gateway Recovery Center, you can reach them at 479-785-4083.

    Gateway Recovery Center offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Halfway House, Outpatient, Residential Short-Term Treatment (30 Days Or Less), Residential Long-Term Treatment (More Than 30 Days), Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Residential Beds For Clients Children, Dui/Dwi Offenders, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)