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  • Retail pharmacies dispensed 174 million prescriptions for prescription narcotic opioids in 2000 alone.
  • Opana overdose will often result in the following symptoms: pinpoint pupils, stupor, difficult or slow breathing, slowed pulse, nausea, vomiting, constipation, flaccid muscles, low blood pressure, extreme fatigue, blue fingernails and lips, spasms of the stomach or intestinal tract, palpitations, coma, apnea, circulatory collapse, bradycardia, hypotension, cardiac arrest or death.
  • Over 500,000 emergency room visits related to the use of alcohol in combination with other drugs in 2009 included the following drugs: central nervous system agents (e.g., analgesics, stimulants, sedatives) (229,230 visits), cocaine (152,631 visits), marijuana (125,438 visits), psychotherapeutic agents (e.g., antidepressants and antipsychotics) (44,217 visits), heroin (43,110 visits)
  • Some of the common street names for heroin are smack, thunder, hell dust, big H, nose drops, H, ska, junk, and skag.

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Gifford - Persons with Co-Occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders

Many treatment programs in Gifford, Iowa address persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders. A person who struggles with a psychological disorder(s) and substance abuse requires to work through both issues simultaneously. Failing to deal with the client's psychological disorder(s) during their drug treatment will leave them susceptible to relapse once they leave treatment. Problems with mood disorders, anxiety disorders and other mental disorders (schizophrenia, personality disorders, etc.) will come up once back in their day to day life. If the individual does not have a handle on how to handle their mental disorder they will probably fall back into their old ways of abusing drugs or alcohol as a means of coping and self-medicating.

  • Substance Abuse Treatment Unit of
    19 miles from Gifford, Iowa
    Substance Abuse Treatment Unit of is located at:

    9 North 4th Avenue
    Marshalltown, IA. 50158

    If you would like to contact Substance Abuse Treatment Unit of, you can reach them at 641-752-5421.

    Substance Abuse Treatment Unit of offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Women, Dui/Dwi Offenders
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)
  • Youth and Shelter Services Inc
    32.2 miles from Gifford, Iowa
    Youth and Shelter Services Inc is located at:

    804 Kellog Avenue
    Ames, IA. 50010

    If you would like to contact Youth and Shelter Services Inc, you can reach them at 515-233-4930.

    Youth and Shelter Services Inc offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Halfway House, Residential Short-Term Treatment (30 Days Or Less), Residential Long-Term Treatment (More Than 30 Days), Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, 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)
  • Central Iowa Psychological Services
    32.7 miles from Gifford, Iowa
    Central Iowa Psychological Services is located at:

    223 South Walnut Avenue
    Ames, IA. 50010

    If you would like to contact Central Iowa Psychological Services, you can reach them at 515-233-1122.

    Central Iowa Psychological Services offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • Helm Counseling and Associates
    39.3 miles from Gifford, Iowa
    Helm Counseling and Associates is located at:

    3510 Kimball Avenue
    Waterloo, IA. 50702

    If you would like to contact Helm Counseling and Associates, you can reach them at 319-232-5024.

    Helm Counseling and Associates offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Women, Men
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • Covenant Medical Center Horizons
    39.8 miles from Gifford, Iowa
    Covenant Medical Center Horizons is located at:

    3421 West 9th Street
    Waterloo, IA. 50702

    If you would like to contact Covenant Medical Center Horizons, you can reach them at 319-272-8560.

    Covenant Medical Center Horizons offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, 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)
  • Youth Homes of Mid America
    51.5 miles from Gifford, Iowa
    Youth Homes of Mid America is located at:

    7225 NW 58th Street
    Johnston, IA. 50131

    If you would like to contact Youth Homes of Mid America, you can reach them at 515-276-3473.

    Youth Homes of Mid America offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)
  • Broadlawns Medical Center
    54.3 miles from Gifford, Iowa
    Broadlawns Medical Center is located at:

    1801 Hickman Road
    Des Moines, IA. 50314

    If you would like to contact Broadlawns Medical Center, you can reach them at 515-282-6610.

    Broadlawns Medical Center offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance