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  • New heroin users are often under the false impression that snorting or smoking heroin will not lead to addiction.
  • Using inhalants during pregnancy places infants at a significantly increased risk of many forms of developmental harm.
  • Treatment for alcoholism may lead to a reduced need for future health care services and can also reduce overall medical costs.
  • Withdrawal symptoms can make quitting fentanyl and other opiates almost impossible, especially when one attempts to do so on one's own.

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Detoxification - Chillicothe, Ohio

People who are physically dependent to drugs or alcohol and want help 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 often uncomfortable and may carry risks if not carried out in a setting which can offer appropriate support and medical intervention as required. Detoxification services are supplied at either a professional drug or alcohol detox facility or a drug rehabilitation facility which can adequately oversee and provide medical supervision for individuals who are just coming off of drugs. Detoxification services generally include insuring the client is as relaxed as possible while detoxing and going through drug or alcohol withdrawal, providing proper nutrition and making certain the individual is receiving proper rest, and providing supplements and medicine as necessary to make the detox process as easy and safe as possible. The particular person in detox 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 treatment facility which can supply detoxification services, the client will have detox staff at their disposal around the clock to guarantee that any issues are fixed as swiftly and safely as possible.

  • Veterans Affairs Medical Center
    Veterans Affairs Medical Center is located at:

    17273 State Route 104
    Chillicothe, OH. 45601

    If you would like to contact Veterans Affairs Medical Center, you can reach them at 740-773-1141 x7488.

    Veterans Affairs Medical Center 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), Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)