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  • Narcotic pain medications, such as Vicodin or OxyContin, put individuals at risk for of serious consequences similar to illicit opioids such as heroin.
  • Studies indicate that over 40% of middle school children in one county in the U.S. had use inhalants within the past 30 days.
  • Many addicted individuals misuse their outpatient methadone maintenance program, and take less than a blocking dose of 80 mg. so that they will be able to "feel it" if they combine their methadone dose with other drugs such as heroin.
  • Some amphetamine users may turn to other dependence-producing drugs.

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Girard, GA. - Detoxification

Individuals who are physically dependent to drugs or alcohol and want assistance will initially go through detox before getting other treatment services in drug rehab. Detoxification is simply the procedure of the drug being removed from one's system, which is generally uncomfortable and may carry risks if not performed in a setting which can supply appropriate support and medical intervention as necessary. Detox services are offered at either a professional drug or alcohol detox facility or a drug rehab facility which can properly oversee and present medical supervision for persons who are just coming off of drugs. Detoxification services generally include insuring the person is as relaxed as possible while detoxing and going through drug or alcohol withdrawal, offering proper nutrition and ensuring the individual is receiving proper rest, and supplying supplements and medicine as wanted to make the detoxification process as smooth and safe as possible. The person in detox will sometimes be encouraged to take part in some kind of physical activity such as walking, yoga, etc. At a drug detoxification facility or drug rehab facility which can offer detoxification services, the client will have detox staff at their disposal around the clock to assure that any complications are handled as swiftly and safely as possible.

  • Augusta Metro Treatment Center
    32.3 miles from Girard, Georgia
    Augusta Metro Treatment Center is located at:

    2357 Tobacco Road
    Augusta, GA. 30906

    If you would like to contact Augusta Metro Treatment Center, you can reach them at 706-722-3855.

    Augusta Metro Treatment Center offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Methadone Detoxification, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Seniors/Older Adults, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment
  • Augusta University Health
    35.3 miles from Girard, Georgia
    Augusta University Health is located at:

    1120 15th Street
    Augusta, GA. 30912

    If you would like to contact Augusta University Health, you can reach them at 706-721-9331.

    Augusta University Health offers the following treatment services: Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, 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)
  • Aurora Pavilion Behavioral Hlth Servs
    37 miles from Girard, Georgia
    Aurora Pavilion Behavioral Hlth Servs is located at:

    655 Medical Park Drive
    Aiken, SC. 29801

    If you would like to contact Aurora Pavilion Behavioral Hlth Servs, you can reach them at 803-641-5900 x5925.

    Aurora Pavilion Behavioral Hlth Servs offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Seniors/Older Adults, 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)
  • Dwight D Eisenhower Army Medical Ctr
    38.5 miles from Girard, Georgia
    Dwight D Eisenhower Army Medical Ctr is located at:

    300 Hospital Road
    Augusta, GA. 30905

    If you would like to contact Dwight D Eisenhower Army Medical Ctr, you can reach them at 706-787-8290.

    Dwight D Eisenhower Army Medical Ctr offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)