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  • The Food and Drug Administration has confirmed that Xanax should be considered to be habit forming.
  • Male hashish users can have lower sperm count and females may have irregular periods.
  • One option that is sometimes used to avoid opiate withdrawal is to replace the individual's drug of choice with methadone, a long-acting, cross-tolerant opiate that does not normally produce a "high."
  • Long-term methamphetamine abuse may result in inflammation of the heart lining.

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Fisher, Louisiana - Detoxification

People who are physically reliant to drugs or alcohol and want help will initially go through detox before receiving other treatment services in drug rehab. Detoxification is basically the procedure of the drug being eradicated from one's system, which is often uncomfortable and may hold risks if not performed in a setting which can provide appropriate support and medical intervention as needed. Detox services are supplied at either a professional drug or alcohol detoxification facility or a drug rehabilitation facility which can appropriately oversee and supply medical supervision for individuals who are just coming off of drugs. Detox services often include insuring the client is as relaxed as possible while detoxing and going through drug or alcohol withdrawal, supplying proper nutrition and ensuring the particular person is receiving proper rest, and supplying supplements and medicine as required to make the detox process as easy and safe as possible. The person in detox will sometimes be encouraged to take part in some sort of physical activity such as walking, yoga, etc. At a drug detox facility or drug rehabilitation facility which can present detox services, the individual will have detoxification staff at their disposal around the clock to make certain that any difficulties are resolved as rapidly and safely as possible.

  • Willis Knighton South Hospital
    65.7 miles from Fisher, Louisiana
    Willis Knighton South Hospital is located at:

    2510 Bert Kouns Street
    Shreveport, LA. 71118

    If you would like to contact Willis Knighton South Hospital, you can reach them at 318-212-5200.

    Willis Knighton South Hospital offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)