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  • Research has found that alcohol consumed before a meal increases caloric intake to a far greater extent than a non-alcoholic carbohydrate drink.
  • It is estimated that nearly 5% of the world population aged 15-64 uses marijuana.
  • Over 30 percent (658,263) of all drug abuse emergency room visits in 2009 involved the use of alcohol, either alone or in combination with another drug.
  • The most popular form of Xanax sold on the street illicitly is the 1mg. lavender colored tablet, which users often refer to as as "footballs" or "blues", and typically sell for $5 to $7 a piece on the street.

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Detoxification - St. Lucas

People who are physically dependent to drugs or alcohol and want help will 1st go through detox before receiving other treatment services in drug rehab. Detox is basically the process of the drug being removed from one's system, which is generally uncomfortable and may carry risks if not carried out in a setting which can supply appropriate support and medical intervention as needed. Detox services are supplied at either a professional drug or alcohol detox facility or a drug rehab facility which can appropriately oversee and provide medical supervision for people who are just coming off of drugs. Detoxification services often include insuring the client is as relaxed as possible while detoxing and going through drug or alcohol withdrawal, providing proper nutrition and making certain the person is getting proper rest, and providing supplements and medicine as necessary 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 detoxification facility or drug rehabilitation facility which can provide detox services, the person will have detoxification staff at their disposal around the clock to ensure that any problems are fixed as swiftly and safely as possible.

  • Covenant Medical Center Horizons
    46.9 miles from St. Lucas, Iowa
    Covenant Medical Center Horizons is located at:

    3421 West 9th Street
    Waterloo, IA. 50702

    If you would like to contact Covenant Medical Center Horizons, you can reach them at 319-272-8560.

    Covenant Medical Center Horizons offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, 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)