Facts
- Opiate overdose can occur when opiates slow down respiration to the point that can cause the person to stop breathing altogether and die.
- The most recent national and state surveys indicate that inhalant abuse reaches its peak at some point during the sixth through the ninth grades.
- Someone who freebases cocaine is at risk of being burned by the conversion process because a highly volatile solvent, such as ether, is being used.
- Opiate withdrawal may cause an individual to experience vomiting, cold flashes, insomnia, diarrhea and restlessness.
GET HELP LOCATING A DRUG TREATMENT PROGRAM
Men and women who are physically reliant to drugs or alcohol and want assistance will initially go through detox before getting other treatment services in drug rehab. Detoxification is simply the procedure of the drug being eliminated from one's system, which is typically uncomfortable and may carry risks if not executed in a setting which can offer appropriate support and medical intervention as necessary. Detox services are provided at either a professional drug or alcohol detoxification facility or a drug rehabilitation facility which can correctly oversee and present medical supervision for individuals who are just coming off of drugs. Detoxification services often include insuring the individual is as relaxed as possible while detoxing and going through drug or alcohol withdrawal, supplying proper nutrition and making certain the individual is receiving proper rest, and supplying supplements and medicine as required to make the detoxification process as easy and safe as possible. The individual in detox will sometimes be encouraged to take part in some form 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 detoxification staff at their disposal around the clock to make certain that any problems are fixed as quickly and safely as possible.
- Central Peninsula General Hospital
312.2 miles from Shageluk, Alaska
Central Peninsula General Hospital is located at:
47480 Kristina Way
Kenai, AK. 99611
If you would like to contact Central Peninsula General Hospital, you can reach them at 907-714-4521.
Central Peninsula General Hospital offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Outpatient, Residential Short-Term Treatment (30 Days Or Less), Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, Criminal Justice Clients
Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)