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  • When methadone is used to help an individual avoid opiate withdrawal symptoms, doses of methadone are administered every four to six hours and are slowly decreased until withdrawal symptoms have disappeared, then dosages are discontinued. It is likely that the individual will become dependent to Methadone however and the individual should research all options before choosing this one.
  • Opiate users spend the vast majority of their time obtaining opiates and recovering from its effects, give up other pursuits for the sake of drug use.
  • Some Ativan may act inappropriately or out of control because of the effects of the drug.
  • Withdrawal symptoms commonly associated with morphine addiction are experienced shortly before the time of the next scheduled dose, sometimes within as early as a few hours after the last administration.

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Methadone Detoxification - Selma, AL.

Methadone detoxification can be a very uncomfortable and difficult experience. Withdrawal Symptoms usually begin between twenty-four and forty-eight hours after the user's last dose of methadone. Common symptoms include: stomach cramps, sweating, nausea, extreme cravings, tremors, irritability, sneezing, fever, chills, vomiting, paranoia, fuzzy-headedness, hallucinations and clinical depression. Additionally, these unpleasant methadone withdrawal symptoms will last much longer than heroin withdrawal symptoms. Depending on the dose of methadone and how long the person has been using methadone, the symptoms can last for several weeks to several months. Professionals in the field of methadone detoxification share that it is important to gradually decrease your dose of the drug over a period of time instead of completely stopping all at once.

  • Chilton County Treatment Center
    33.9 miles from Selma, Alabama
    Chilton County Treatment Center is located at:

    2100 Holiday Inn Drive
    Clanton, AL. 35046

    If you would like to contact Chilton County Treatment Center, you can reach them at 205-755-4300.

    Chilton County Treatment Center offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Methadone Detoxification, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Dui/Dwi Offenders, Criminal Justice Clients, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid
  • Montgomery Metro Treatment Center
    45.8 miles from Selma, Alabama
    Montgomery Metro Treatment Center is located at:

    6001 East Shirley Lane
    Montgomery, AL. 36117

    If you would like to contact Montgomery Metro Treatment Center, you can reach them at 334-244-1618.

    Montgomery Metro Treatment Center offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Methadone Detoxification, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment
  • Sumter County Treatment Center
    58.1 miles from Selma, Alabama
    Sumter County Treatment Center is located at:

    106 Hospital Road
    Livingston, AL. 35470

    If you would like to contact Sumter County Treatment Center, you can reach them at 205-652-4919.

    Sumter County Treatment Center offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Methadone Detoxification, Outpatient, Pregnant/Postpartum Women
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment