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  • Since the 1960s amphetamine use has been popular among many youth subcultures in Britain and other parts of the world as a recreational drug.
  • Opiate addicted individuals who do not receive regular doses of opiates begin going through withdrawal, which is a very painful process.
  • Long-term use of prescription opioids, stimulants and central nervous system depressants can lead to physical dependence and addiction.
  • Nearly 83% of individuals arrested in 2002 for crimes related to crack cocaine were African-American.

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Detoxification - Merkel, Texas

Men and women who are physically dependent to drugs or alcohol and want help will initially go through detox before receiving other treatment services in drug rehab. Detoxification is simply the process of the drug being eradicated from one's system, which is frequently uncomfortable and may carry risks if not performed in a setting which can provide appropriate support and medical intervention as needed. Detox services are offered at either a professional drug or alcohol detox facility or a drug rehab facility which can correctly oversee and present medical supervision for individuals who are just coming off of drugs. Detoxification services usually include insuring the client is as comfortable as possible while detoxing and going through drug or alcohol withdrawal, offering proper nutrition and ensuring the person is getting proper rest, and supplying 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 form of physical activity such as walking, yoga, etc. At a drug detox facility or drug rehab facility which can present detox services, the individual will have detoxification staff at their disposal around the clock to assure that any issues are resolved as rapidly and safely as possible.

  • Serenity Foundation of Texas
    18 miles from Merkel, Texas
    Serenity Foundation of Texas is located at:

    1502 North 2nd Street
    Abilene, TX. 79601

    If you would like to contact Serenity Foundation of Texas, you can reach them at 325-673-6489 x237.

    Serenity Foundation of Texas offers the following treatment services: Detoxification, Halfway House, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • Summer Sky Inc
    108.3 miles from Merkel, Texas
    Summer Sky Inc is located at:

    1100 North McCart Street
    Stephenville, TX. 76401

    If you would like to contact Summer Sky Inc, you can reach them at 888-857-8857.

    Summer Sky Inc offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Residential Short-Term Treatment (30 Days Or Less), Residential Long-Term Treatment (More Than 30 Days), Women, Men
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Private Health Insurance
  • Touchstone Ranch Recovery Center
    115 miles from Merkel, Texas
    Touchstone Ranch Recovery Center is located at:

    15751 South U.S. Highway 281
    Hico, TX. 76457

    If you would like to contact Touchstone Ranch Recovery Center, you can reach them at 254-918-2009.

    Touchstone Ranch Recovery Center offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, 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, Women, Men
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Private Health Insurance
  • Springboard Center
    122.3 miles from Merkel, Texas
    Springboard Center is located at:

    200 Corporate Drive
    Midland, TX. 79706

    If you would like to contact Springboard Center, you can reach them at 432-620-0255.

    Springboard Center offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Halfway House, Outpatient, Residential Short-Term Treatment (30 Days Or Less)
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Private Health Insurance
  • Lubbock Regional MH MR Sunrise Canyon
    127.7 miles from Merkel, Texas
    Lubbock Regional MH MR Sunrise Canyon is located at:

    1950 Aspen Avenue
    Lubbock, TX. 79404

    If you would like to contact Lubbock Regional MH MR Sunrise Canyon, you can reach them at 806-740-1571.

    Lubbock Regional MH MR Sunrise Canyon offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Outpatient, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)