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  • Studies indicate that providing drug rehab in combination with criminal justice penalties can be effective in decreasing drug abuse and related crime.
  • The rate of annual use of marijuana had been on a steady decline between 2002 and 2007, then increased from 2008 to 2009 at which time use was slightly higher than the 2002 rate.
  • Research indicates that students who use prescription stimulants non-medically typically have an underlying alcohol and/or drug problem.
  • Over 86% of high school seniors in the U.S. surveyed in 2008 reported that using heroin regularly was a great risk.

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Echo, LA. - Detoxification

Individuals who are physically reliant to drugs or alcohol and want help will 1st go through detox before getting other treatment services in drug rehab. Detox is basically the process of the drug being eliminated from one's system, which is often uncomfortable and may hold risks if not executed in a setting which can provide appropriate support and medical intervention as necessary. Detox services are supplied at either a professional drug or alcohol detoxification facility or a drug rehabilitation facility which can effectively oversee and present medical supervision for persons who are just coming off of drugs. Detox services typically include insuring the client is as relaxed as possible while detoxing and going through drug or alcohol withdrawal, supplying proper nutrition and ensuring the person is getting proper rest, and providing supplements and medicine as needed to make the detoxification process as easy and safe as possible. The person in detoxification will sometimes be encouraged to take part in some type of physical activity such as walking, yoga, etc. At a drug detox facility or drug rehab facility which can present detoxification services, the individual will have detoxification staff at their disposal around the clock to make certain that any problems are handled as swiftly and safely as possible.

  • Edgefield Recovery Center
    7.4 miles from Echo, Louisiana
    Edgefield Recovery Center is located at:

    10627/10631 Highway 71 South
    Cheneyville, LA. 71325

    If you would like to contact Edgefield Recovery Center, you can reach them at 318-279-2751.

    Edgefield Recovery Center offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, 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, Women, Men
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance
  • Savoy Medical Center
    34.1 miles from Echo, Louisiana
    Savoy Medical Center is located at:

    1610 7th Street
    Mamou, LA. 70554

    If you would like to contact Savoy Medical Center, you can reach them at 337-468-0110.

    Savoy Medical Center offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)