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  • Some dangers associated with opiate use include contamination of the drug itself, and many street drugs including opiates often contain toxic additives.
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  • The largest increases in prescription drug related emergency room visits between 2004 and 2009 were for oxycodone products (242.2 percent increase), alprazolam (148.3 percent increase), and hydrocodone products (124.5 percent).
  • The effects of GHB can be felt in as little as 15 minutes and can last for up to hours.

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Detoxification - Arcola, Pennsylvania

Men and women who are physically dependent to drugs or alcohol and want help will 1st go through detoxification before receiving other treatment services in drug rehab. Detoxification is basically the procedure of the drug being eliminated from one's system, which is often uncomfortable and may hold risks if not executed in a setting which can provide 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 present medical supervision for individuals who are just coming off of drugs. Detoxification services generally include insuring the person is as relaxed as possible while detoxing and going through drug or alcohol withdrawal, supplying proper nutrition and making certain the person is getting proper rest, and providing supplements and medicine as necessary to make the detox process as easy and safe as possible. The person in detox will sometimes be encouraged to take part in some kind of physical activity such as walking, yoga, etc. At a drug detox facility or drug rehabilitation facility which can offer detox services, the person will have detoxification staff at their disposal around the clock to guarantee that any problems are handled as swiftly and safely as possible.

  • Eagleville Hospital
    2.3 miles from Arcola, Pennsylvania
    Eagleville Hospital is located at:

    100 Eagleville Road
    Norristown, PA. 19403

    If you would like to contact Eagleville Hospital, you can reach them at 800-255-2019.

    Eagleville Hospital offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Methadone Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Residential Short-Term Treatment (30 Days Or Less), Residential Long-Term Treatment (More Than 30 Days), Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Seniors/Older Adults, Women, Men, Criminal Justice Clients, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Spanish, Other Languages
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • Valley Forge Medical Ctr and Hosptial
    4.6 miles from Arcola, Pennsylvania
    Valley Forge Medical Ctr and Hosptial is located at:

    1033 West Germantown Pike
    Norristown, PA. 19403

    If you would like to contact Valley Forge Medical Ctr and Hosptial, you can reach them at 610-539-8500.

    Valley Forge Medical Ctr and Hosptial offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Methadone Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Residential Short-Term Treatment (30 Days Or Less), Residential Long-Term Treatment (More Than 30 Days), Women, Men, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance