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Detoxification - Nebo, NC.

People who are physically dependent to drugs or alcohol and want assistance will 1st go through detox before getting other treatment services in drug rehab. Detoxification is simply the process of the drug being eliminated from one's system, which is usually uncomfortable and may hold risks if not carried out in a setting which can supply appropriate support and medical intervention as needed. Detoxification services are provided at either a professional drug or alcohol detox facility or a drug treatment facility which can adequately oversee and supply medical supervision for individuals who are just coming off of drugs. Detoxification services generally include insuring the person is as relaxed as possible while detoxing and going through drug or alcohol withdrawal, delivering proper nutrition and ensuring the individual is receiving proper rest, and providing supplements and medicine as required to make the detoxification process as smooth 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 detoxification facility or drug rehabilitation facility which can provide detoxification services, the person will have detoxification staff at their disposal around the clock to assure that any complications are handled as swiftly and safely as possible.

  • JFK Alcohol and Drug Abuse Trt Ctr
    25 miles from Nebo, North Carolina
    JFK Alcohol and Drug Abuse Trt Ctr is located at:

    201 Tabernacle Road
    Black Mountain, NC. 28711

    If you would like to contact JFK Alcohol and Drug Abuse Trt Ctr, you can reach them at 828-257-6200.

    JFK Alcohol and Drug Abuse Trt Ctr offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, 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), Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)