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  • Medically assisted detoxification delivered as part of a drug rehab program is not in itself treatment but the first step in the drug rehab process.
  • Withdrawal from benzodiazepines or alcohol may result in seizures or even coma if not handled in an in-patient setting.
  • Rock or crack cocaine can be easily be smoke, the most common form of use in the streets.
  • 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.

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Detoxification - South Thomaston

Men and women who are physically reliant to drugs or alcohol and want assistance will 1st go through detox before getting other treatment services in drug rehab. Detox is simply the process of the drug being eradicated from one's system, which is typically uncomfortable and may hold risks if not conducted in a setting which can offer 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 appropriately oversee and supply medical supervision for people who are just coming off of drugs. Detoxification services typically include insuring the individual is as relaxed as possible while detoxing and going through drug or alcohol withdrawal, providing proper nutrition and ensuring the individual is receiving proper rest, and supplying supplements and medicine as required to make the detoxification process as smooth and safe as possible. The person in detox will sometimes be encouraged to take part in some kind of physical activity such as walking, yoga, etc. At a drug detoxification facility or drug treatment facility which can offer detoxification services, the individual will have detoxification staff at their disposal around the clock to ensure that any issues are fixed as rapidly and safely as possible.

  • Rockland Metro Treatment Center
    3.6 miles from South Thomaston, Maine
    Rockland Metro Treatment Center is located at:

    166 New County Road
    Rockland, ME. 4841

    If you would like to contact Rockland Metro Treatment Center, you can reach them at 207-596-0312.

    Rockland Metro Treatment Center offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Methadone Detoxification, Outpatient
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment
  • PARC Program
    7.4 miles from South Thomaston, Maine
    PARC Program is located at:

    6 Glen Cove Drive
    Rockport, ME. 4856

    If you would like to contact PARC Program, you can reach them at 207-921-8390.

    PARC Program offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)
  • MGCC Outpatient Counseling
    36.2 miles from South Thomaston, 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)