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  • Percocet use may cause death when consumed in high enough doses, such as when abused, and many deaths have been directly linked to overdoses of the potent pain killer.
  • Short term use of amphetamines can easily start long term systematic abuse, with some speed addicts having habits lasting over twenty years.
  • Out of the estimated 205,400 drug-related emergency room visits made by people seeking detox or substance abuse treatment services in 2009, almost three quarters (69.2%) involved multiple drugs.
  • OxyContin is an opiate agonist, meaning it provides pain relief by acting on opioid receptors in the spinal cord, brain, and possibly in the tissues directly.

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Elm City, North Carolina - Detoxification

People who are physically dependent to drugs or alcohol and want assistance will first go through detoxification before receiving other treatment services in drug rehab. Detoxification is basically the procedure of the drug being eradicated from one's system, which is frequently uncomfortable and may carry risks if not conducted in a setting which can provide appropriate support and medical intervention as necessary. Detoxification services are supplied at either a professional drug or alcohol detox facility or a drug treatment facility which can effectively oversee and provide medical supervision for men and women who are just coming off of drugs. Detox services generally include insuring the individual is as comfortable as possible while detoxing and going through drug or alcohol withdrawal, delivering proper nutrition and making certain the particular person is getting proper rest, and providing supplements and medicine as required to make the detoxification process as easy and safe as possible. The individual in detoxification will sometimes be encouraged to take part in some sort of physical activity such as walking, yoga, etc. At a drug detoxification facility or drug treatment facility which can offer detox services, the individual will have detox staff at their disposal around the clock to assure that any issues are resolved as rapidly and safely as possible.

  • Verma M Krishna
    8.1 miles from Elm City, North Carolina
    Verma M Krishna is located at:

    1810 Westwood Avenue
    Wilson, NC. 27893

    If you would like to contact Verma M Krishna, you can reach them at 252-291-6200.

    Verma M Krishna offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Outpatient, Other Languages
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • Nash General Hospital
    13 miles from Elm City, North Carolina
    Nash General Hospital is located at:

    2301 Medpark Drive
    Rocky Mount, NC. 27804

    If you would like to contact Nash General Hospital, you can reach them at 252-962-5000.

    Nash General Hospital offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, 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)
  • Walter B Jones
    27.2 miles from Elm City, North Carolina
    Walter B Jones is located at:

    2577 West 5th Street
    Greenville, NC. 27834

    If you would like to contact Walter B Jones, you can reach them at 252-830-3426.

    Walter B Jones offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Methadone Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)