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  • The abuse of prescription drugs such as OxyContin is responsible for a great deal of health care fraud, such as corrupt physicians writing prescriptions for OxyContin for nonexistent injuries. The patient in this circumstance will often use a portion of the prescribed pills and then sell the rest for a substantial profit.
  • Morphine is one of the most effective drugs in use today to treat severe pain in clinical settings, and remains the standard against which the newer analgesics are measured.
  • Non-medical and illicit use of oxycodone (alone or in combination with other drugs) accounted for 175,949 emergency room visits in 2009.
  • Lortab or its generic version hydrocodone/APAP is a medication that is used to treat pain and is only available through a prescription.

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Detoxification - Treichlers

People who are physically dependent to drugs or alcohol and want assistance will initially go through detoxification before getting other treatment services in drug rehab. Detox is basically the procedure of the drug being eradicated from one's system, which is usually uncomfortable and may hold risks if not conducted in a setting which can supply appropriate support and medical intervention as needed. Detoxification services are provided at either a professional drug or alcohol detox facility or a drug rehabilitation facility which can effectively oversee and provide medical supervision for men and women who are just coming off of drugs. Detox services usually include insuring the individual 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 supplying supplements and medicine as wanted to make the detox process as smooth and safe as possible. The person in detoxification 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 present detox services, the person will have detoxification staff at their disposal around the clock to ensure that any difficulties are fixed as quickly and safely as possible.

  • Allentown Comprehensive Treatment Ctr
    11.2 miles from Treichlers, Pennsylvania
    Allentown Comprehensive Treatment Ctr is located at:

    4400 South Cedarbrook Road
    Allentown, PA. 18103

    If you would like to contact Allentown Comprehensive Treatment Ctr, you can reach them at 610-481-0444.

    Allentown Comprehensive Treatment Ctr offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Methadone Detoxification, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Women, Men, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid