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  • When someone has taken a particularly large dose of opiates they may not be able to be awakened, their pupils become smaller, and their skin becomes cold, moist, and bluish in color. Breathing slows and death can occur.
  • Studies indicate that an estimated 37 percent of 9th grade girls, usually about 14 years old, report drinking alcohol in the past month.
  • There is an increase in the risk of rape or sexual assault when both the attacker and victim have been drinking heavily prior to the attack.
  • Mixing prescription drugs with alcohol may lead to respiratory depression, coma, and death.

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South Freeport, Maine - Detoxification

Individuals who are physically reliant to drugs or alcohol and want assistance will 1st 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 often uncomfortable and may hold risks if not conducted in a setting which can offer appropriate support and medical intervention as necessary. Detox services are supplied at either a professional drug or alcohol detoxification facility or a drug treatment facility which can effectively oversee and supply medical supervision for individuals who are just coming off of drugs. Detoxification services usually 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 particular person is getting proper rest, and providing supplements and medicine as necessary to make the detoxification process as easy and safe as possible. The person in detoxification will sometimes be encouraged to take part in some form of physical activity such as walking, yoga, etc. At a drug detox facility or drug rehab facility which can offer detoxification services, the client will have detoxification staff at their disposal around the clock to ensure that any problems are handled as quickly and safely as possible.

  • Mid Coast Parkview Health
    8.2 miles from South Freeport, Maine
    Mid Coast Parkview Health is located at:

    66 Baribeau Drive
    Brunswick, ME. 4011

    If you would like to contact Mid Coast Parkview Health, you can reach them at 207-373-6950.

    Mid Coast Parkview Health offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, 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)
  • Milestone
    13.1 miles from South Freeport, Maine
    Milestone is located at:

    65 India Street
    Portland, ME. 4101

    If you would like to contact Milestone, you can reach them at 207-775-4790 x114.

    Milestone offers the following treatment services: Detoxification, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)