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  • Stress from problems at work, with family, pain associated as a result of medical problems, individuals from one's drug-using past, and environmental triggers can all create intense drug cravings for addicted individuals without the individual even being aware of it.
  • New heroin users are often under the false impression that snorting or smoking heroin will not lead to addiction.
  • Rates of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome amongst Blacks are seven times higher than their White counterparts, although more Blacks than Whites abstain from drinking.
  • Although the euphoric effects of cocaine on the user dissipate within minutes or hours of use, the "come down" or cocaine withdrawal can be felt for much longer.

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Lisbon, New York - Detoxification

People who are physically reliant to drugs or alcohol and want assistance will initially go through detoxification before getting other treatment services in drug rehab. Detoxification is simply the process of the drug being removed from one's system, which is often uncomfortable and may hold risks if not conducted in a setting which can supply appropriate support and medical intervention as required. Detox services are provided at either a professional drug or alcohol detoxification facility or a drug treatment facility which can appropriately oversee and present medical supervision for persons who are just coming off of drugs. Detoxification services typically include insuring the person is as relaxed as possible while detoxing and going through drug or alcohol withdrawal, delivering proper nutrition and ensuring the individual is receiving proper rest, and supplying supplements and medicine as needed to make the detox process as easy and safe as possible. The particular person in detoxification 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 treatment facility which can supply detox services, the individual will have detoxification staff at their disposal around the clock to guarantee that any difficulties are fixed as swiftly and safely as possible.

  • North Star Behavioral Health Services
    48.8 miles from Lisbon, New York
    North Star Behavioral Health Services is located at:

    31 6th Street
    Malone, NY. 12953

    If you would like to contact North Star Behavioral Health Services, you can reach them at 518-483-3261.

    North Star Behavioral Health Services offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Halfway House, Outpatient, Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Seniors/Older Adults, Women, Men, Criminal Justice Clients, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)