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  • Moderate use of alcohol (2-3 drinks) can cause loss of motor coordination for up to 12 to 18 hours following alcohol consumption.
  • Individuals who have used Oxycontin as prescribed may not even realize that they are experiencing withdrawal when they stop taking it, and many report thinking that they just have the flu.
  • Of the over 20 million current illicit drug users aged 18 or older in 2010, over 13 million (65.9 percent) were working either full or part time.
  • Prescription drug abuse is the fastest-growing drug problem in the United States.

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Detoxification - Many, LA.

Individuals who are physically reliant to drugs or alcohol and want help will 1st go through detoxification before receiving other treatment services in drug rehab. Detox is basically the process of the drug being eradicated from one's system, which is generally uncomfortable and may carry risks if not carried out in a setting which can supply appropriate support and medical intervention as needed. Detox services are provided at either a professional drug or alcohol detox facility or a drug rehabilitation facility which can appropriately oversee and present medical supervision for individuals who are just coming off of drugs. Detox services usually include insuring the client is as comfortable 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 required to make the detox 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 rehab facility which can provide detoxification services, the person will have detoxification staff at their disposal around the clock to make certain that any complications are fixed as rapidly and safely as possible.

  • Willis Knighton South Hospital
    61.5 miles from Many, Louisiana
    Willis Knighton South Hospital is located at:

    2510 Bert Kouns Street
    Shreveport, LA. 71118

    If you would like to contact Willis Knighton South Hospital, you can reach them at 318-212-5200.

    Willis Knighton South Hospital offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)