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  • The number of lifetime non-medical users of the prescription pain reliever OxyContin increased significantly from an estimated 1.9 million in 2002 to 3.1 million in 2004.
  • Rates of injuries are more than one and one-half times greater for children of alcoholics than their counterparts.
  • OxyContin is illegally diverted for abuse in several ways including pharmacy diversion, "doctor shopping," and improper prescribing practices by physicians.
  • When crack cocaine is smoked addiction seems to develop more quickly than with powdered cocaine which is typically snorted.

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Detoxification - Linden, Wisconsin

People who are physically dependent to drugs or alcohol and want assistance will first go through detoxification before receiving other treatment services in drug rehab. Detoxification is simply the procedure of the drug being eliminated from one's system, which is typically uncomfortable and may hold risks if not performed in a setting which can offer appropriate support and medical intervention as required. Detox services are offered at either a professional drug or alcohol detox facility or a drug rehabilitation facility which can correctly oversee and supply medical supervision for persons who are just coming off of drugs. Detox services usually include insuring the individual is as comfortable as possible while detoxing and going through drug or alcohol withdrawal, offering proper nutrition and making certain the particular person is receiving proper rest, and providing supplements and medicine as necessary to make the detox process as easy and safe as possible. The person in detoxification will sometimes be encouraged to take part in some form of physical activity such as walking, yoga, etc. At a drug detox facility or drug rehab facility which can offer detoxification services, the person will have detox staff at their disposal around the clock to assure that any complications are handled as swiftly and safely as possible.

  • UnityPoint Health Meriter NewStart
    41.1 miles from Linden, Wisconsin
    UnityPoint Health Meriter NewStart is located at:

    1015 Gammon Lane
    Madison, WI. 53719

    If you would like to contact UnityPoint Health Meriter NewStart, you can reach them at 608-417-8144.

    UnityPoint Health Meriter NewStart offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Outpatient, Adolescents, Women, Men, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)