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  • Proponents of methadone maintenance often state that patients receiving treatment are "dependent" on the medication, not "addicted".
  • Offering continuing care and monitoring after drug rehab is complete is an important factor in long-term recovery, and programs should be prepared to readily re-admit individuals who have relapsed.
  • There are different kinds of alcohol, although the kind of alcohol that people drink is ethanol which is a sedative.
  • Symptoms of antidepressant withdrawal are sometimes referred to as antidepressant discontinuation syndrome.

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Detoxification - Smithfield

People who are physically dependent to drugs or alcohol and want assistance will first go through detox before getting other treatment services in drug rehab. Detox is basically the process of the drug being eliminated from one's system, which is often uncomfortable and may hold risks if not executed in a setting which can provide appropriate support and medical intervention as necessary. Detox services are provided at either a professional drug or alcohol detox facility or a drug rehab facility which can properly oversee and present medical supervision for individuals who are just coming off of drugs. Detox services often include insuring the individual is as comfortable as possible while detoxing and going through drug or alcohol withdrawal, providing proper nutrition and making certain the individual is receiving proper rest, and supplying supplements and medicine as required to make the detox process as easy and safe as possible. The individual in detoxification will sometimes be encouraged to take part in some sort of physical activity such as walking, yoga, etc. At a drug detox facility or drug rehab facility which can supply detoxification services, the individual will have detoxification staff at their disposal around the clock to make sure that any difficulties are resolved as swiftly and safely as possible.

  • MGCC Outpatient Counseling
    22.6 miles from Smithfield, Maine
    MGCC Outpatient Counseling is located at:

    9 Spruce Street
    Augusta, ME. 4330

    If you would like to contact MGCC Outpatient Counseling, you can reach them at 207-621-7218.

    MGCC Outpatient Counseling offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Outpatient, Residential Long-Term Treatment (More Than 30 Days), Women
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)