Facts
- Sudden heroin withdrawal by heavily dependent users who are in poor health can result in death under certain conditions.
- Opiates are meant to be used in medicine for the treatment of pain, but are often abused among recreational drug users because they can also be used to get high
- While treating opiate withdrawal through rapid opiate detoxification, the individual is anesthetized throughout the three to four hour procedure, and withdrawal occurs while the patient sleeps.
- Studies indicate that elevated levels of serum C-reactive protein (CRP), a protein associated with inflammation, in cocaine abusers is associated with endothelial abnormalities and coronary artery calcification; factors known to contribute to heart disease.
Oakland, Michigan - Payment Assistance (Check with facility for details)The cost for drug addiction treatment in Oakland is often far more than many addicts are able to pay for. Many drug addicted people put off getting the help they need because they feel that they are unable to afford treatment. There are many drug rehab programs that offer payment assistance (check with facility for details) for clients with lower income levels. The only way to know if you qualify for any type of payment assistance is to contact the drug rehabilitation facility directly and speak with their billing/financial department. They will be able to go over all the choices offered and work with you directly on setting up a payment plan that functions for both you and the rehab.