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  • Opium gum production, used to create heroin, in Columbia and Mexico makes up less than 4% of the world's total production and Colombian production has been cut by 60% since 2001.
  • LSD is sometimes sold as glue which is placed on the back of stamp that can be licked off so that the user is able to experience the effects of the drug.
  • Over 9% percent of high school seniors in the United States have used hallucinogens other than LSD, a category that includes magic mushrooms, at least once in their lifetime.
  • When Ketamine is used as a recreational drug, it is most often evaporated to form a powder that is snorted or compressed into pills.

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Mckees Rocks, Pennsylvania - Detoxification

People who are physically dependent to drugs or alcohol and want help will 1st go through detox before receiving other treatment services in drug rehab. Detoxification is simply the procedure of the drug being eradicated from one's system, which is typically uncomfortable and may hold risks if not performed in a setting which can offer appropriate support and medical intervention as required. Detox services are supplied at either a professional drug or alcohol detox facility or a drug rehab facility which can adequately oversee and present medical supervision for men and women who are just coming off of drugs. Detoxification services often include insuring the person is as comfortable as possible while detoxing and going through drug or alcohol withdrawal, supplying proper nutrition and making certain the individual is receiving proper rest, and providing supplements and medicine as necessary to make the detoxification process as easy and safe as possible. The individual in detox will sometimes be encouraged to take part in some type of physical activity such as walking, yoga, etc. At a drug detox facility or drug treatment facility which can offer detoxification services, the individual will have detox staff at their disposal around the clock to make certain that any difficulties are fixed as swiftly and safely as possible.

  • UPMC Mercy Hospital
    6.7 miles from Mckees Rocks, Pennsylvania
    UPMC Mercy Hospital is located at:

    1400 Locust Street
    Pittsburgh, PA. 15219

    If you would like to contact UPMC Mercy Hospital, you can reach them at 412-232-4080.

    UPMC Mercy Hospital offers the following treatment services: Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, 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)