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  • Raw Morphine (Opium) is an extremely addictive drug, in terms of both psychologically and physically.
  • The age range with the highest number of substance abuse treatment admissions reported to State data systems in2008 was the 25-29 group at 14.8 percent, followed by those 20-24 at 14.4 percent and those 40-44 at 12.6 percent.
  • Out of the over 2 million drug abuse emergency room visits in 2009, over 21 percent involved illicit drugs
  • Out of the nearly 2 million substance abuse treatment admissions reported to State administrative data systems in 2008, most (41.4 percent) involved alcohol abuse.

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Coraopolis - Detoxification

Men and women who are physically dependent to drugs or alcohol and want assistance will 1st go through detoxification before getting other treatment services in drug rehab. Detox is simply the procedure of the drug being eliminated from one's system, which is frequently uncomfortable and may carry risks if not conducted in a setting which can supply appropriate support and medical intervention as needed. Detox services are offered 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. Detox services typically include insuring the individual is as relaxed as possible while detoxing and going through drug or alcohol withdrawal, offering proper nutrition and making certain the person is getting proper rest, and providing supplements and medicine as necessary to make the detoxification process as smooth 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 detoxification facility or drug treatment facility which can present detox services, the individual will have detoxification staff at their disposal around the clock to assure that any complications are handled as rapidly and safely as possible.

  • UPMC Mercy Hospital
    12.2 miles from Coraopolis, Pennsylvania
    UPMC Mercy Hospital is located at:

    1400 Locust Street
    Pittsburgh, PA. 15219

    If you would like to contact UPMC Mercy Hospital, you can reach them at 412-232-4080.

    UPMC Mercy Hospital offers the following treatment services: Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Women, Men, Criminal Justice Clients, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)