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  • PCP was first administered as an IV anesthetic during medical procedures, but was never approved for human use because of problems during clinical studies, including intensely negative psychological effects.
  • Studies indicate that women who suffered childhood sexual abuse are more likely to have problems with alcohol.
  • An estimated one in five inhalant users reporting lifetime inhalant use experience at least one type of inhalant withdrawal symptom.
  • Long term and excessive alcohol consumption causes liver cirrhosis (damage to liver cells); pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas); various cancers, including liver, mouth, throat, larynx (the voice box), and esophagus; high blood pressure; and psychological disorders.

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Locust Fork, Alabama - Detoxification

Men and women who are physically dependent to drugs or alcohol and want assistance will 1st go through detox before receiving other treatment services in drug rehab. Detox is simply the procedure of the drug being eliminated from one's system, which is usually uncomfortable and may carry risks if not carried out in a setting which can offer appropriate support and medical intervention as necessary. Detox services are provided at either a professional drug or alcohol detoxification facility or a drug rehabilitation facility which can correctly oversee and supply medical supervision for men and women who are just coming off of drugs. Detox services usually include insuring the client is as relaxed as possible while detoxing and going through drug or alcohol withdrawal, supplying proper nutrition and ensuring the individual is receiving proper rest, and providing supplements and medicine as needed to make the detoxification process as easy and safe as possible. The person in detoxification will sometimes be encouraged to take part in some kind of physical activity such as walking, yoga, etc. At a drug detoxification facility or drug treatment facility which can supply detoxification services, the individual will have detoxification staff at their disposal around the clock to guarantee that any difficulties are fixed as quickly and safely as possible.

  • Tri County Treatment Center
    22.5 miles from Locust Fork, Alabama
    Tri County Treatment Center is located at:

    5605 Clifford Circle
    Birmingham, AL. 35210

    If you would like to contact Tri County Treatment Center, you can reach them at 205-836-3345.

    Tri County Treatment Center offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Methadone Detoxification, Outpatient
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham
    29.5 miles from Locust Fork, Alabama
    University of Alabama at Birmingham is located at:

    1713 6th Avenue South
    Birmingham, AL. 35294

    If you would like to contact University of Alabama at Birmingham, you can reach them at 205-975-8524.

    University of Alabama at Birmingham offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Residential Short-Term Treatment (30 Days Or Less), Men
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Private Health Insurance