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  • Use of Valium can become addictive because the individual can begin to rely too much on the drug for its effects, which produces an almost immediate calming effect throughout the body and mind.
  • The number of past-year initiates of Ecstasy in 2009 aged 12 or older was over 1 million, and in 2010 was 937,000. Both years showed significant increases from 2005 (615,000).
  • Studies have shown that the majority of Americans who misuse prescription psychotherapeutic drugs also engage in other illicit drug use as well.
  • Pure heroin which is sold as a white powder is rarely found at street level.

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Bessemer, AL. - Detoxification

Individuals who are physically dependent to drugs or alcohol and want assistance will initially go through detoxification before receiving other treatment services in drug rehab. Detox is simply the process of the drug being eradicated from one's system, which is frequently uncomfortable and may carry risks if not executed in a setting which can supply appropriate support and medical intervention as necessary. Detoxification services are offered at either a professional drug or alcohol detoxification facility or a drug treatment facility which can properly oversee and present medical supervision for people who are just coming off of drugs. Detox services usually include insuring the individual is as relaxed as possible while detoxing and going through drug or alcohol withdrawal, delivering proper nutrition and ensuring the person is getting proper rest, and supplying supplements and medicine as required 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 detox facility or drug rehabilitation facility which can provide detox services, the person will have detox staff at their disposal around the clock to ensure that any issues are resolved as swiftly and safely as possible.

  • Northwest Alabama Treatment Center
    Northwest Alabama Treatment Center is located at:

    4204 Edmonton Drive
    Bessemer, AL. 35022

    If you would like to contact Northwest Alabama Treatment Center, you can reach them at 205-425-1200.

    Northwest Alabama Treatment Center offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Methadone Detoxification, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid
  • Birmingham Metro Treatment Center
    9.1 miles from Bessemer, Alabama
    Birmingham Metro Treatment Center is located at:

    151 Industrial Drive
    Birmingham, AL. 35211

    If you would like to contact Birmingham Metro Treatment Center, you can reach them at 205-941-1799.

    Birmingham Metro Treatment Center offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Methadone Detoxification, Outpatient
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham
    13.1 miles from Bessemer, Alabama
    University of Alabama at Birmingham is located at:

    1713 6th Avenue South
    Birmingham, AL. 35294

    If you would like to contact University of Alabama at Birmingham, you can reach them at 205-975-8524.

    University of Alabama at Birmingham offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Residential Short-Term Treatment (30 Days Or Less), Men
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Private Health Insurance
  • Department of
    13.2 miles from Bessemer, Alabama
    Department of is located at:

    700 South 19th Street
    Birmingham, AL. 35233

    If you would like to contact Department of , you can reach them at 205-933-8101.

    Department of offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Halfway House, Outpatient, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicare, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)