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  • Physical drug withdrawal may cause changes in heart rate and blood pressure.
  • 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.
  • Someone who freebases cocaine is at risk of being burned by the conversion process because a highly volatile solvent, such as ether, is being used.
  • Most of the States in the nation which have the lowest rates of use of illicit drugs use among persons aged 12 or older are either from the South (five States) or the Midwest (three States).

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Detoxification - Machiasport, ME.

Men and women who are physically dependent to drugs or alcohol and want help will 1st go through detoxification before getting other treatment services in drug rehab. Detox is basically the process of the drug being eliminated from one's system, which is frequently uncomfortable and may carry risks if not carried out in a setting which can provide appropriate support and medical intervention as needed. Detox services are offered at either a professional drug or alcohol detoxification facility or a drug rehabilitation facility which can properly oversee and supply medical supervision for individuals who are just coming off of drugs. Detox services typically include insuring the individual is as relaxed as possible while detoxing and going through drug or alcohol withdrawal, providing proper nutrition and making certain the individual is receiving proper rest, and supplying supplements and medicine as necessary to make the detoxification process as smooth and safe as possible. The individual in detoxification will sometimes be encouraged to take part in some variety 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 assure that any complications are resolved as quickly and safely as possible.

  • Passamaquoddy Health Center
    40.6 miles from Machiasport, Maine
    Passamaquoddy Health Center is located at:

    401 Peter Dana Point Road
    Princeton, ME. 4668

    If you would like to contact Passamaquoddy Health Center, you can reach them at 207-796-2321.

    Passamaquoddy Health Center offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Outpatient
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)
  • Open Door Recovery Center
    51.4 miles from Machiasport, Maine
    Open Door Recovery Center is located at:

    8 Old Mill Road
    Ellsworth, ME. 4605

    If you would like to contact Open Door Recovery Center, you can reach them at 207-667-3210.

    Open Door Recovery Center offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Halfway House, 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, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, Residential Beds For Clients Children, Dui/Dwi Offenders, Criminal Justice Clients, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)