Facts
- Opiates activate opiate receptors that are widely distributed throughout the brain and body which are part of the body's natural reward system and also relieve pain.
- With prolonged amphetamine use, the short-term effects become exaggerated.
- Specific populations of American Indian adolescents who completed programs which incorporated peer counseling, enhancing adolescents' coping skills, and alcohol education were found to use less alcohol than their counterparts who did not complete the program.
- Irreversible physical side effects due to inhalant abuse can include bone marrow damage when gasoline is used for "huffing'.
GET HELP LOCATING A DRUG TREATMENT PROGRAM
An individual who is heavily addicted to drugs or alcohol will benefit tremendously by receiving treatment from a hospital inpatient rehab program. These types of programs are focused towards making the individual�''s withdrawal and detox as smooth as possible. Recovering persons will have access to medication as well as medical staff around the clock. While not every drug addict needs this level of care, it is beneficial to those who have severe physical addiction problems to drugs or alcohol. Hospital inpatient programs commonly last several days to even up to a month. Once the inpatient portion of their treatment plan is finished they may choose to enter a sober living program or transfer into an outpatient program.
- Spokane VAMC
82 miles from Metaline, Washington
Spokane VAMC is located at:
4815 North Assembly Street
Spokane, WA. 99205
If you would like to contact Spokane VAMC, you can reach them at 509-434-7260.
Spokane VAMC offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Gays And Lesbians
Payment forms accepted: Private Health Insurance