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  • Opiate withdrawal symptoms are stronger approximately 24-72 hours after they begin and generally dissipate within 7-10 days.
  • The drug categories with the largest number of past year initiates among drug using individuals aged 12 or older in 2010 were marijuana (2.4 million) and nonmedical use of pain relievers (2.0 million).
  • One study found that individuals who had used Ecstasy just a few times had levels of depression that were up to four times greater than those who had never taken the drug.
  • 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.

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Detoxification - Heath

People who are physically dependent to drugs or alcohol and want assistance will 1st go through detoxification before getting other treatment services in drug rehab. Detoxification is basically the process of the drug being eradicated from one's system, which is typically uncomfortable and may carry risks if not executed in a setting which can offer appropriate support and medical intervention as required. Detox services are offered at either a professional drug or alcohol detoxification facility or a drug rehab facility which can effectively oversee and present medical supervision for people who are just coming off of drugs. Detox services generally include insuring the individual is as relaxed as possible while detoxing and going through drug or alcohol withdrawal, supplying proper nutrition and making certain the particular person is receiving proper rest, and supplying supplements and medicine as required to make the detox process as smooth and safe as possible. The person in detox will sometimes be encouraged to take part in some variety of physical activity such as walking, yoga, etc. At a drug detox facility or drug treatment facility which can present detox services, the individual will have detox staff at their disposal around the clock to assure that any issues are handled as quickly and safely as possible.

  • Shepherd Hill
    7.2 miles from Heath, Ohio
    Shepherd Hill is located at:

    200 Messimer Drive
    Newark, OH. 43055

    If you would like to contact Shepherd Hill, you can reach them at 740-348-4870.

    Shepherd Hill offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Residential Short-Term Treatment (30 Days Or Less), Residential Long-Term Treatment (More Than 30 Days)
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance