Facts
- Opiates activate opiate receptors that are widely distributed throughout the brain and body which are part of the body's natural reward system and also relieve pain.
- When a stimulant-dependent individual abstains from stimulant use, withdrawal symptoms, including depression, fatigue, insomnia, and loss of appetite, reflects a drop in neurotransmitter levels in the brain.
- It is a common practice for methamphetamine addicted individuals to exchange sex for money or drugs, creating another risk factor for acquiring and transmitting HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases.
- Studies indicate that women in their twenties and early thirties are more likely to drink alcohol than older women.
Edgemont - Residential Short-Term Rehabilitation (30 Days or Less)A residential short-term treatment (30 days or less) program offers care 24 hours a day 7 days a week for an average of 30 days (or less) depending on the treatment center. The individuals live at the rehab facility and are ensured a totally alcohol and drug-free environment during their recovery process. While in treatment they handle their complications with drug and/or alcohol addiction while learning how to go about their life without turning to drugs to solve their issues. When the individual has completed their residential short-term treatment, they frequently continue their recovery process by going into outpatient treatment, attending meetings, therapy or counseling. Intensely addicted people who have a long history of substance abuse will benefit from living at a sober living home after they complete treatment. This will help them solidify their new found sobriety and give them strength and support.
- Mirmont Treatment Center
3.2 miles from Edgemont, Pennsylvania
Mirmont Treatment Center is located at:
100 Yearsley Mill Road
Media, PA. 19063
If you would like to contact Mirmont Treatment Center, you can reach them at 484-227-1400.
Mirmont Treatment Center offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Outpatient, Residential Short-Term Treatment (30 Days Or Less), Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders
Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Private Health Insurance
- Womanspace
8.5 miles from Edgemont, Pennsylvania
Womanspace is located at:
120 Ardmore Avenue
Ardmore, PA. 19003
If you would like to contact Womanspace, you can reach them at 610-649-8136.
Womanspace offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Residential Short-Term Treatment (30 Days Or Less), Residential Long-Term Treatment (More Than 30 Days), Gays And Lesbians, Women, Spanish
Payment forms accepted: Medicaid