Facts
- Studies of secondary schools indicate that students in the 8th grade regularly report the highest rate of past year, current, and lifetime inhalant use.
- The rate of emergency room department visits during 2009 for stimulants was highest among individuals aged 25-29.
- Women are up to three times more likely than men to be prescribed prescription opioids such as Percocet, and twice as likely to form a Percocet addiction.
- Research indicates that drug rehab for drug addicted offenders during and after incarceration can have a significant impact on future drug use, criminal behavior, and social functioning.
GET HELP LOCATING A DRUG TREATMENT PROGRAM
People who are physically reliant to drugs or alcohol and want help will initially go through detoxification before receiving other treatment services in drug rehab. Detoxification is simply the procedure of the drug being removed from one's system, which is frequently uncomfortable and may hold risks if not executed in a setting which can offer appropriate support and medical intervention as needed. Detoxification services are provided at either a professional drug or alcohol detox facility or a drug rehab facility which can appropriately oversee and provide medical supervision for men and women who are just coming off of drugs. Detoxification services generally include insuring the person is as comfortable as possible while detoxing and going through drug or alcohol withdrawal, providing proper nutrition and ensuring the individual is getting proper rest, and supplying 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 form of physical activity such as walking, yoga, etc. At a drug detoxification facility or drug rehabilitation facility which can offer detoxification services, the individual will have detox staff at their disposal around the clock to make sure that any complications are fixed as quickly and safely as possible.
- Central Peninsula General Hospital
310.5 miles from Holy Cross, Alaska
Central Peninsula General Hospital is located at:
47480 Kristina Way
Kenai, AK. 99611
If you would like to contact Central Peninsula General Hospital, you can reach them at 907-714-4521.
Central Peninsula General Hospital offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Outpatient, Residential Short-Term Treatment (30 Days Or Less), 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, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)