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  • Methamphetamine withdrawal often results in severe depression and paranoia.
  • Much like other opiate drugs such as heroin and morphine, fentanyl works on areas of the brain that control pain, pleasure and emotions.
  • The effects of Dilaudid can be felt more gradually when taken orally as opposed to intravenously injecting the drug; the effects of which are almost immediate.
  • Retail pharmacies dispensed 174 million prescriptions for prescription narcotic opioids in 2000 alone.

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Trexlertown - Detoxification

Individuals who are physically dependent to drugs or alcohol and want assistance will 1st go through detoxification before receiving other treatment services in drug rehab. Detox is simply the process of the drug being removed from one's system, which is typically uncomfortable and may carry risks if not executed in a setting which can offer appropriate support and medical intervention as required. Detoxification 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 persons who are just coming off of drugs. Detox services often include insuring the client is as comfortable as possible while detoxing and going through drug or alcohol withdrawal, providing proper nutrition and making certain the individual is getting proper rest, and supplying supplements and medicine as wanted to make the detoxification process as easy and safe as possible. The individual in detox will sometimes be encouraged to take part in some sort 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 make sure that any problems are handled as rapidly and safely as possible.

  • Allentown Comprehensive Treatment Ctr
    3.4 miles from Trexlertown, 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