Facts
- Repeated and chronic heroin users who fail to use sterile needles or share equipment may experience infection of the heart lining and valves, normally due to lack of sterile technique.
- When a Vicodin overdose is suspected, emergency medical help should be summoned immediately as it can be fatal.
- The effects caused by OxyContin when used illicitly make it a suitable substitute for heroin, making its use attractive to the same abuser population.
- Inhaling gasoline and paint thinners can cause brain damage, gait disturbances, hearing and vision loss and liver and kidney damage.
GET HELP LOCATING A DRUG TREATMENT PROGRAM
People who are physically reliant to drugs or alcohol and want assistance will initially go through detoxification before receiving other treatment services in drug rehab. Detoxification is simply the procedure of the drug being eliminated from one's system, which is frequently uncomfortable and may hold risks if not executed in a setting which can offer appropriate support and medical intervention as required. Detoxification services are provided at either a professional drug or alcohol detoxification facility or a drug rehab facility which can adequately oversee and supply medical supervision for individuals who are just coming off of drugs. Detoxification services frequently include insuring the person is as comfortable as possible while detoxing and going through drug or alcohol withdrawal, supplying proper nutrition and ensuring the individual is getting proper rest, and supplying supplements and medicine as required to make the detoxification process as easy and safe as possible. The particular 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 rehab facility which can supply detoxification services, the person will have detoxification staff at their disposal around the clock to ensure that any problems are resolved as rapidly and safely as possible.
- VA Medical Jonathan M Wainwright Mem
57.9 miles from Benge, Washington
VA Medical Jonathan M Wainwright Mem is located at:
77 Wainwright Drive
Walla Walla, WA. 99362
If you would like to contact VA Medical Jonathan M Wainwright Mem, you can reach them at 509-525-5200 x26288.
VA Medical Jonathan M Wainwright Mem offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Outpatient, Residential Short-Term Treatment (30 Days Or Less), Residential Long-Term Treatment (More Than 30 Days)
Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Private Health Insurance