Facts
- Over 500,000 emergency room visits related to the use of alcohol in combination with other drugs in 2009 included the following drugs: central nervous system agents (e.g., analgesics, stimulants, sedatives) (229,230 visits), cocaine (152,631 visits), marijuana (125,438 visits), psychotherapeutic agents (e.g., antidepressants and antipsychotics) (44,217 visits), heroin (43,110 visits)
- Xanax has always been recommended for short term use, although the most of the individuals that use it report taking it on a daily basis.
- Treatment for heroin addiction typically includes medically assisted detox services to help patients withdraw from the drug safely.
- Vicodin overdoses can occur for a variety of reasons and under different circumstances, such as someone taking too much Vicodin accidentally because they are not getting pain relief from their normal dose.
GET HELP LOCATING A DRUG TREATMENT PROGRAM
As a parent or caregiver the thought of enrolling your child into a drug treatment program can be overwhelming and frightening. Sadly, just like adults, adolescents become addicted to drugs and alcohol and need professional treatment in order to stop using. Due to their young age it is not an option for them to attend an adult drug treatment facility. Many specialized and age appropriate drug addiction treatment centers have been developed to focus on adolescents and their distinct requirements pertaining to substance abuse treatment. Treatment professionals who are skilled in youth counseling and therapy are able to work with your child and guide them through their recovery process.
- Cook Inlet Council on Alc and DA
218.4 miles from McGrath, Alaska
Cook Inlet Council on Alc and DA is located at:
10200 Kenai Spur Highway
Kenai, AK. 99611
If you would like to contact Cook Inlet Council on Alc and DA, you can reach them at 907-283-3658.
Cook Inlet Council on Alc and DA offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Adolescents, Women, Men
Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors) - Volunteers of America Alaska
219.9 miles from McGrath, Alaska
Volunteers of America Alaska is located at:
509 West 3rd Avenue
Anchorage, AK. 99501
If you would like to contact Volunteers of America Alaska, you can reach them at 907-279-9634.
Volunteers of America Alaska offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Residential Long-Term Treatment (More Than 30 Days), Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Dui/Dwi Offenders, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)