Facts
- Opiates interfere with the transmission of pain messages in the spinal cord, preventing them from reaching the brain and resulting in pain relief.
- Out of the over 2 million drug abuse emergency room visits in 2009, over 21 percent involved illicit drugs
- Persistent withdrawal signs have been observed in chronic drug users, even after acute withdrawal symptoms have passed. These symptoms can occur for many months.
- Marijuana withdrawal symptoms which are commonly reported among users are cravings for the drug, irritability, boredom, anxiety, and sleep disturbances.
Persons with Co-Occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders - SterrettMany treatment programs in Sterrett, Alabama address persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders. A person who struggles with a psychological disorder(s) and substance abuse requires to work through both issues at the same time. Failing to handle the client's psychological disorder(s) during their drug rehabilitation will leave them vulnerable to relapse once they leave treatment. Difficulties with mood disorders, anxiety disorders and other psychiatric disorders (schizophrenia, personality disorders, etc.) will surface once back in their day to day life. If the person does not have a handle on how to handle their mental disorder they will most likely fall back into their old ways of abusing drugs or alcohol as a means of coping and self-medicating.
- Magnolia Creek Treatment Center for
10.4 miles from Sterrett, Alabama
Magnolia Creek Treatment Center for is located at:
645 Crenshaw Road
Columbiana, AL. 35051
If you would like to contact Magnolia Creek Treatment Center for, you can reach them at 205-678-4373.
Magnolia Creek Treatment Center for offers the following treatment services: Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Seniors/Older Adults
Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Private Health Insurance
- Olivias House
13.9 miles from Sterrett, Alabama
Olivias House is located at:
8017 2nd Avenue South
Birmingham, AL. 35206
If you would like to contact Olivias House, you can reach them at 205-833-5708 x21.
Olivias House offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Halfway House, Residential Short-Term Treatment (30 Days Or Less), Residential Long-Term Treatment (More Than 30 Days), Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Residential Beds For Clients Children, Criminal Justice Clients, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
Payment forms accepted: Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)
- Aletheia House
14.8 miles from Sterrett, Alabama
Aletheia House is located at:
3512 7th Avenue South
Birmingham, AL. 35222
If you would like to contact Aletheia House, you can reach them at 205-279-3999.
Aletheia House offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women
Payment forms accepted: Medicaid, Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)
- UAB Hospital
15.7 miles from Sterrett, Alabama
UAB Hospital is located at:
619 19th Street South
Birmingham, AL. 35249
If you would like to contact UAB Hospital, you can reach them at 205-975-2710.
UAB Hospital offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)