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  • When methadone is used to help an individual avoid opiate withdrawal symptoms, doses of methadone are administered every four to six hours and are slowly decreased until withdrawal symptoms have disappeared, then dosages are discontinued. It is likely that the individual will become dependent to Methadone however and the individual should research all options before choosing this one.
  • The admissions rate to treatment in which heroin was the primary drug of abuse rose from 235,143 in 1997 to 246,871 in 2007.
  • Inhalants are highly addictive when abused recreationally which can lead to a chronic substance abuse problem that will often extend into adulthood.
  • Women who consume alcohol are more likely to have alcohol-related heart disease, even though women drink less alcohol over a lifetime than men.

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Harrisburg - Detoxification

Men and women who are physically dependent to drugs or alcohol and want assistance will 1st go through detox before receiving other treatment services in drug rehab. Detox is simply the process of the drug being removed from one's system, which is generally uncomfortable and may carry risks if not conducted in a setting which can provide appropriate support and medical intervention as needed. Detox services are offered at either a professional drug or alcohol detoxification facility or a drug rehabilitation facility which can properly oversee and provide medical supervision for men and women who are just coming off of drugs. Detox services usually include insuring the individual is as relaxed as possible while detoxing and going through drug or alcohol withdrawal, providing proper nutrition and ensuring 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 variety of physical activity such as walking, yoga, etc. At a drug detoxification facility or drug rehabilitation facility which can present detox services, the person will have detoxification staff at their disposal around the clock to ensure that any difficulties are handled as quickly and safely as possible.

  • Clearbrook Manor
    Clearbrook Manor is located at:

    1100 East Northampton Street
    Wilkes Barre, PA. 18706

    If you would like to contact Clearbrook Manor, you can reach them at 570-823-1171.

    Clearbrook Manor offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Residential Short-Term Treatment (30 Days Or Less)
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Private Health Insurance