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  • Opiates which also have legitimate use in medicine but are commonly abused include morphine, meperidine, paregoric (which contains opium), and cough syrups that contain codeine.
  • There are several instances of individuals under the influence of GHB suffering from convulsions that often required emergency medical care.
  • Methadone accounted for 70,637 emergency room visits during 2009.
  • Samples of Ativan which were obtained online have been found to contain haloperidol (Haldol), a potent antipsychotic drug that is reported to have a variety of dangerous side effects.

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Detoxification - Hester

People who are physically reliant to drugs or alcohol and want assistance will 1st go through detox before receiving other treatment services in drug rehab. Detoxification is basically the procedure of the drug being removed from one's system, which is generally uncomfortable and may hold risks if not performed in a setting which can offer appropriate support and medical intervention as needed. Detoxification services are supplied at either a professional drug or alcohol detoxification facility or a drug rehabilitation facility which can effectively oversee and present medical supervision for men and women who are just coming off of drugs. Detoxification services generally include insuring the individual is as relaxed as possible while detoxing and going through drug or alcohol withdrawal, offering proper nutrition and ensuring the particular person is getting proper rest, and providing supplements and medicine as wanted to make the detoxification process as easy and safe as possible. The individual in detox will sometimes be encouraged to take part in some type of physical activity such as walking, yoga, etc. At a drug detoxification facility or drug rehab facility which can provide detoxification services, the individual will have detoxification staff at their disposal around the clock to make certain that any issues are handled as swiftly and safely as possible.

  • St. Charles Parish Hospital
    24.9 miles from Hester, Louisiana
    St. Charles Parish Hospital is located at:

    1057 Paul Maillard Road
    Luling, LA. 70070

    If you would like to contact St. Charles Parish Hospital, you can reach them at 985-785-6242.

    St. Charles Parish Hospital offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Seniors/Older Adults, Women, Men
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • Journey Home Inc
    25.3 miles from Hester, Louisiana
    Journey Home Inc is located at:

    10875 Fontenot Road
    Denham Springs, LA. 70726

    If you would like to contact Journey Home Inc, you can reach them at 225-667-3933.

    Journey Home Inc offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Outpatient, Residential Short-Term Treatment (30 Days Or Less), Residential Long-Term Treatment (More Than 30 Days), Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Women
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Private Health Insurance