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  • The active ingredient in drinking alcohol is ethanol or ethyl alcohol, which is considered to be a sedative and affects the brain the same way as other sedative-hypnotic drugs, like Valium and barbiturates.
  • Opiate addicted individuals commonly experience bouts of euphoria followed by bouts of depression.
  • Valium dependent individuals are weaned off of the drug to avoid any life threatening symptoms.
  • In a recent study, the percentage of persons with inhalant dependence reporting clinically significant inhalant withdrawal symptoms was almost equal to the percentage of persons with cocaine dependence reporting clinically significant cocaine withdrawal symptoms.

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Detoxification - Dorchester, New Jersey

People 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 basically the procedure of the drug being removed from one's system, which is often uncomfortable and may carry risks if not carried out 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 rehabilitation facility which can adequately oversee and supply medical supervision for individuals who are just coming off of drugs. Detoxification services generally include insuring the person is as comfortable as possible while detoxing and going through drug or alcohol withdrawal, providing proper nutrition and ensuring the person is receiving proper rest, and providing supplements and medicine as necessary to make the detoxification process as easy and safe as possible. The 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 rehab facility which can supply detoxification services, the individual will have detox staff at their disposal around the clock to ensure that any issues are resolved as rapidly and safely as possible.

  • South Jersey Drug Treatment Center
    19.2 miles from Dorchester, New Jersey
    South Jersey Drug Treatment Center is located at:

    162 Sunny Slope Drive
    Bridgeton, NJ. 8302

    If you would like to contact South Jersey Drug Treatment Center, you can reach them at 856-455-5441.

    South Jersey Drug Treatment Center offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Methadone Detoxification, Outpatient, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid
  • Seabrook House
    21.6 miles from Dorchester, New Jersey
    Seabrook House is located at:

    133 Polk Lane
    Bridgeton, NJ. 8302

    If you would like to contact Seabrook House, you can reach them at 800-761-7575.

    Seabrook House offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, 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, Seniors/Older Adults, Women, Men, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)