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  • Opiates interfere with the transmission of pain messages in the spinal cord, preventing them from reaching the brain and resulting in pain relief.
  • One treatment approach that is used for managing opiate withdrawal is to treat the symptoms of the withdrawal with appropriate medication. Clondine, an antihypertensive drug, is sometimes used to reduce muscle pain and cramping.
  • Opana is estimated to be anywhere from five to eight times more powerful than morphine.
  • Studies indicate that the average concentration of the major psychoactive substance in marijuana products, THC, is currently at higher levels than it was 10 to 15 years ago.

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Partial Hospitalization-Day Treatment - Creighton, Pennsylvania

For individuals not wanting the intensive care that inpatient drug and alcohol rehab in Creighton, PA. offers but still in need of more attention than an outpatient program, partial hospitalization / day treatment is a good option. Individuals are often enrolled into this sort of treatment as a prevention measure when it comes to their substance abuse problems or as a transition back into their life in the community. Partial hospitalization / day treatment normally lasts for a number of hours a day (if not the entire day itself) and for several days throughout the week (if not the entire week). During their time in treatment clients will most likely participate in one on one counseling and group therapy in addition to other social activities to develop their life skills.

  • Pace School
    10.8 miles from Creighton, Pennsylvania
    Pace School is located at:

    2432 Greensburg Pike
    Pittsburgh, PA. 15221

    If you would like to contact Pace School, you can reach them at 412-244-1900.

    Pace School offers the following treatment services: Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
    Payment forms accepted: Medicaid
  • Watson Institute
    11.7 miles from Creighton, Pennsylvania
    Watson Institute is located at:

    255 South Negley Avenue
    Pittsburgh, PA. 15206

    If you would like to contact Watson Institute, you can reach them at 412-365-3800.

    Watson Institute offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance