×

Navigation

Facts

  • Without medical supervision, seizures as a result of Valium withdrawal can result in death, so do not attempt to come off of Valium on your own without medical assistance.
  • The rate of emergency room department visits during 2009 in which heroin was a factor was highest among individuals aged 21-24.
  • 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)
  • The withdrawal symptoms with barbiturates and benzodiazepines can be worse than withdrawal from heroin.

GET HELP LOCATING A DRUG TREATMENT PROGRAM

Phone Email
New Bedford, MA. - Persons with HIV/AIDS

Drug addiction takes its toll on even the healthiest individuals. When individuals in New Bedford with HIV/AIDS abuse drugs or alcohol it can take a deadly toll on them. Since they suffer with a lowered immune system, a thing as simple as the typical cold can become an unsafe sickness. They expose themselves to other deadly infections too: Hepatitis C, pneumonia and tuberculosis just to list a few. Entering a drug rehab program that specializes in treating persons with HIV/AIDS is required. The addicted person will be in a position to regain their sobriety and strengthen their quality of life exceptionally. Science today has been able to produce many medications that not only help people with HIV/AIDS but make their life healthier and longer.

  • Community Substance Abuse Centers
    Community Substance Abuse Centers is located at:

    8 Kilburn Street
    New Bedford, MA. 2740

    If you would like to contact Community Substance Abuse Centers, you can reach them at 508-979-1122.

    Community Substance Abuse Centers offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)
  • Harmony House
    Harmony House is located at:

    234 Earle Street
    New Bedford, MA. 2746

    If you would like to contact Harmony House, you can reach them at 508-992-8948.

    Harmony House offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Halfway House, Residential Long-Term Treatment (More Than 30 Days), Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Men, Criminal Justice Clients, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)
  • Steppingstone Inc
    Steppingstone Inc is located at:

    979 Pleasant Street
    New Bedford, MA. 2740

    If you would like to contact Steppingstone Inc, you can reach them at 508-984-1880.

    Steppingstone Inc offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Halfway House, Residential Long-Term Treatment (More Than 30 Days), Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Residential Beds For Clients Children, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)
  • High Point
    High Point is located at:

    497 Belleville Avenue
    New Bedford, MA. 2746

    If you would like to contact High Point, you can reach them at 508-994-3678.

    High Point offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Residential Long-Term Treatment (More Than 30 Days), Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Men, Criminal Justice Clients, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted:
  • New Chapters
    New Chapters is located at:

    33 South Sixth Street
    New Bedford, MA. 2740

    If you would like to contact New Chapters, you can reach them at 774-202-4820.

    New Chapters offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Halfway House, Residential Long-Term Treatment (More Than 30 Days), Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Seniors/Older Adults, Men, Spanish, Other Languages
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)