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  • The U.S. first took action to control the distribution and use of heroin through the Harrison Narcotic Act of 1914.
  • Most pregnant women completely eliminate their alcohol use, although most of their husbands continue drinking.
  • The risk of seizures and death due to withdrawal is probably more severe with barbiturates than with benzodiazepines.
  • Major opiate or synthetic opioid drug withdrawal symptoms reach their peak within 24 to 48 hours after the last dose and subside after about a week.

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Detoxification - Ashby, MA.

Men and women who are physically dependent to drugs or alcohol and want help will initially go through detox before getting other treatment services in drug rehab. Detoxification is simply the procedure of the drug being eradicated from one's system, which is frequently uncomfortable and may carry risks if not conducted in a setting which can provide appropriate support and medical intervention as required. Detoxification services are provided at either a professional drug or alcohol detoxification facility or a drug treatment facility which can correctly oversee and present medical supervision for men and women who are just coming off of drugs. Detoxification services frequently include insuring the client is as relaxed as possible while detoxing and going through drug or alcohol withdrawal, supplying proper nutrition and ensuring the particular person is receiving proper rest, and providing supplements and medicine as necessary to make the detoxification process as smooth and safe as possible. The particular person in detoxification will sometimes be encouraged to take part in some form of physical activity such as walking, yoga, etc. At a drug detoxification facility or drug treatment facility which can offer detox services, the individual will have detox staff at their disposal around the clock to assure that any complications are fixed as quickly and safely as possible.

  • Recovery Centers of America
    9.5 miles from Ashby, Massachusetts
    Recovery Centers of America is located at:

    9 Village Inn Road
    Westminster, MA. 1441

    If you would like to contact Recovery Centers of America , you can reach them at 800-732-6837.

    Recovery Centers of America offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Women, Men
    Payment forms accepted:
  • Greater Nashua Council on Alcoholism
    17.2 miles from Ashby, Massachusetts
    Greater Nashua Council on Alcoholism is located at:

    615 Amherst Street
    Nashua, NH. 3063

    If you would like to contact Greater Nashua Council on Alcoholism, you can reach them at 603-881-4848 x3105.

    Greater Nashua Council on Alcoholism offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Halfway House, Residential Short-Term Treatment (30 Days Or Less), Residential Long-Term Treatment (More Than 30 Days), Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, Criminal Justice Clients, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance
  • Phoenix House of New England
    18.3 miles from Ashby, Massachusetts
    Phoenix House of New England is located at:

    3 Pierce Road
    Dublin, NH. 3444

    If you would like to contact Phoenix House of New England, you can reach them at 603-563-8501 x4555.

    Phoenix House of New England offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, 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, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Women, Men, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)