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  • The 2010 rate of current illicit drug use among individuals in the U.S. aged 12 or older (8.9%) was similar to the rate in 2009 but higher than the previous year's rate of 8.0%.
  • Opiates act directly on the respiratory center in the brainstem, causing a slow in activity resulting in a decrease in breathing rate.
  • Studies of pregnant mothers who use amphetamines during pregnancy indicate that the newborn infants experience withdrawal symptoms after birth.
  • 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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Detoxification - Baltimore, OH.

Men and women who are physically reliant to drugs or alcohol and want help will first go through detoxification before getting other treatment services in drug rehab. Detox is simply the process of the drug being eradicated from one's system, which is usually uncomfortable and may carry risks if not conducted in a setting which can supply appropriate support and medical intervention as required. Detox services are supplied at either a professional drug or alcohol detox facility or a drug rehabilitation facility which can appropriately oversee and present medical supervision for people who are just coming off of drugs. Detox services usually include insuring the person is as relaxed as possible while detoxing and going through drug or alcohol withdrawal, supplying proper nutrition and ensuring the individual is receiving proper rest, and providing supplements and medicine as needed to make the detoxification process as smooth and safe as possible. The person in detox 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 rehabilitation facility which can present detoxification services, the person will have detoxification staff at their disposal around the clock to assure that any problems are resolved as swiftly and safely as possible.

  • Shepherd Hill
    15.1 miles from Baltimore, Ohio
    Shepherd Hill is located at:

    200 Messimer Drive
    Newark, OH. 43055

    If you would like to contact Shepherd Hill, you can reach them at 740-348-4870.

    Shepherd Hill offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Residential Short-Term Treatment (30 Days Or Less), Residential Long-Term Treatment (More Than 30 Days)
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance
  • Charles P Wylie VA ACC
    17.1 miles from Baltimore, Ohio
    Charles P Wylie VA ACC is located at:

    420 North James Road
    Columbus, OH. 43219

    If you would like to contact Charles P Wylie VA ACC, you can reach them at 614-257-5440.

    Charles P Wylie VA ACC offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)