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  • The fact that individuals who take hypnotics such as barbiturates and benzodiazepines will have withdrawal symptoms when they cease using these substances is very well known.
  • Opiates taken as a pill or tablet take longer to reach the brain.
  • Studies indicate that Ecstasy affects serotonin, a system which plays a direct role in controlling our mood, aggression, sexual activity, sleep, and sensitivity to pain.
  • Individuals who have taken an antidepressant drug for longer than 6 weeks are particularly at risk of withdrawal if they abruptly stop taking the drug.

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Detoxification - Carolina Beach

Men and women who are physically reliant to drugs or alcohol and want help will initially 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 frequently uncomfortable and may carry risks if not executed in a setting which can supply 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 adequately oversee and supply medical supervision for individuals 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, supplying proper nutrition and making certain the person is getting proper rest, and supplying supplements and medicine as required to make the detox process as easy and safe as possible. The individual in detoxification will sometimes be encouraged to take part in some variety of physical activity such as walking, yoga, etc. At a drug detox facility or drug rehab facility which can offer detoxification services, the client will have detoxification staff at their disposal around the clock to make sure that any problems are fixed as swiftly and safely as possible.

  • Wilmington Treatment Center
    10.8 miles from Carolina Beach, North Carolina
    Wilmington Treatment Center is located at:

    2520 Troy Drive
    Wilmington, NC. 28401

    If you would like to contact Wilmington Treatment Center, you can reach them at 855-661-4407.

    Wilmington Treatment Center offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Methadone Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • George J Scontsas MD
    11.4 miles from Carolina Beach, North Carolina
    George J Scontsas MD is located at:

    1201 Medical Center Drive
    Wilmington, NC. 28401

    If you would like to contact George J Scontsas MD, you can reach them at 910-254-1414.

    George J Scontsas MD offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Outpatient
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicare
  • New Hanover Metro Treatment Center
    15.8 miles from Carolina Beach, North Carolina
    New Hanover Metro Treatment Center is located at:

    1611 Castle Hayne Road
    Wilmington, NC. 28401

    If you would like to contact New Hanover Metro Treatment Center, you can reach them at 910-251-6644.

    New Hanover Metro Treatment Center offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Outpatient, Pregnant/Postpartum Women
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment