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  • The human liver combines cocaine and alcohol to produce a third substance, cocaethylene, which intensifies the effects of the drug. Cocaethylene is associated with a greater risk of sudden death than just crack cocaine.
  • There is a higher incidence of alcohol misuse among females with eating disorders, especially bulimia, than in the general population.
  • Xanax has always been recommended for short term use, although the most of the individuals that use it report taking it on a daily basis.
  • Xyrem, the only prescription form of GHB, is often diverted and abused much like any other pharmaceutical drugs of abuse.

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Detoxification - Oelwein

Men and women who are physically reliant to drugs or alcohol and want assistance will initially go through detoxification before receiving other treatment services in drug rehab. Detox is basically the process of the drug being eliminated from one's system, which is typically uncomfortable and may hold risks if not conducted in a setting which can provide appropriate support and medical intervention as necessary. Detox services are offered at either a professional drug or alcohol detox facility or a drug treatment facility which can appropriately oversee and present medical supervision for persons 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, delivering proper nutrition and ensuring the particular person is getting proper rest, and supplying supplements and medicine as needed to make the detox process as easy and safe as possible. The individual in detox will sometimes be encouraged to take part in some sort of physical activity such as walking, yoga, etc. At a drug detoxification facility or drug treatment facility which can offer detoxification services, the person will have detoxification staff at their disposal around the clock to ensure that any problems are fixed as quickly and safely as possible.

  • Covenant Medical Center Horizons
    26 miles from Oelwein, Iowa
    Covenant Medical Center Horizons is located at:

    3421 West 9th Street
    Waterloo, IA. 50702

    If you would like to contact Covenant Medical Center Horizons, you can reach them at 319-272-8560.

    Covenant Medical Center Horizons offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, 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)