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  • The rate of emergency room department visits during 2009 in which cocaine was a factor was highest among individuals aged 35-44.
  • Over the past decade there media has shed much light on the abuse of Xanax which has been well documented.
  • The FDA has urged physicians to use great caution when prescribing methadone, because of the potential for respiratory distress and dangerous changes in an individual's heart beat that cannot be felt by the patient.
  • Long-term use of an anti-depressant is most likely to cause a much different set of withdrawal symptoms when discontinued than the repeated use of an opioid, such as heroin.

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Encino, CA. - Detoxification

People who are physically reliant to drugs or alcohol and want help will 1st go through detox before receiving other treatment services in drug rehab. Detoxification is basically the procedure of the drug being eliminated from one's system, which is often uncomfortable and may hold risks if not conducted in a setting which can provide appropriate support and medical intervention as necessary. Detoxification services are provided at either a professional drug or alcohol detoxification facility or a drug treatment facility which can correctly oversee and present medical supervision for men and women 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, offering proper nutrition and ensuring the individual is receiving 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 detoxification facility or drug treatment facility which can present detox services, the client will have detoxification staff at their disposal around the clock to ensure that any difficulties are resolved as rapidly and safely as possible.

  • Western Pacific Med Corp
    3.9 miles from Encino, California
    Western Pacific Med Corp is located at:

    7232 Canby Avenue
    Reseda, CA. 91335

    If you would like to contact Western Pacific Med Corp, you can reach them at 818-705-5561.

    Western Pacific Med Corp offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Methadone Detoxification, Outpatient, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)
  • Bridges Recovery Center
    4.1 miles from Encino, California
    Bridges Recovery Center is located at:

    15214 Leadwell Street
    Van Nuys, CA. 91405

    If you would like to contact Bridges Recovery Center, you can reach them at 818-616-3270.

    Bridges Recovery Center offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, 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, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Women, Men
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Private Health Insurance