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  • Rates of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome amongst Blacks are seven times higher than their White counterparts, although more Blacks than Whites abstain from drinking.
  • Understanding an individual's history of methadone use and other drugs can be extremely important in terms of choosing the best drug rehab program.
  • The number of individuals in search of treatment for addiction to prescription painkillers rose by 400 percent between 1998 and 2008 in the U.S.
  • Drug craving and depression that an individual experiences during crack withdrawal can last for months following cessation of long-term heavy use of the drug.

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Detoxification - Pottersdale

People who are physically dependent to drugs or alcohol and want assistance will initially go through detox before receiving other treatment services in drug rehab. Detox is basically the procedure of the drug being removed from one's system, which is frequently uncomfortable and may hold risks if not carried out in a setting which can supply appropriate support and medical intervention as necessary. Detox services are supplied at either a professional drug or alcohol detox facility or a drug treatment facility which can correctly oversee and present medical supervision for people who are just coming off of drugs. Detoxification services generally include insuring the individual is as comfortable as possible while detoxing and going through drug or alcohol withdrawal, delivering proper nutrition and making certain the person is receiving proper rest, and providing supplements and medicine as necessary to make the detoxification process as easy and safe as possible. The individual in detoxification will sometimes be encouraged to take part in some variety of physical activity such as walking, yoga, etc. At a drug detoxification facility or drug rehabilitation facility which can provide detox services, the client will have detox staff at their disposal around the clock to ensure that any difficulties are resolved as quickly and safely as possible.

  • St. Joseph Institute
    29.4 miles from Pottersdale, Pennsylvania
    St. Joseph Institute is located at:

    134 Jacobs Way
    Port Matilda, PA. 16870

    If you would like to contact St. Joseph Institute, you can reach them at 814-692-4954.

    St. Joseph Institute offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Residential Short-Term Treatment (30 Days Or Less), Residential Long-Term Treatment (More Than 30 Days), Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Women, Men
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Private Health Insurance