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  • Because individuals who take hypnotic medication to sleep often experience withdrawal from these drugs when they try and quit, they often become addicted to them and use them long-term for fear of going through withdrawal.
  • Opiate addicted individuals commonly experience severe mood swings and noticeable changes in behavior and attitudes.
  • Smoking methamphetamine can damage the throat and lungs, but is one of the preferred routes of administration which creates the fastest onset of high.
  • Opiate addiction is known to lead to a variety of health problems including HIV/AIDS, hepatitis and other infectious diseases.

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Detoxification - Tuntutuliak

Individuals who are physically dependent to drugs or alcohol and want assistance will 1st go through detoxification before getting other treatment services in drug rehab. Detoxification is simply the process of the drug being removed from one's system, which is typically uncomfortable and may carry risks if not performed in a setting which can offer appropriate support and medical intervention as necessary. Detoxification services are provided at either a professional drug or alcohol detox facility or a drug treatment facility which can correctly oversee and supply medical supervision for men and women who are just coming off of drugs. Detoxification services typically include insuring the person is as relaxed as possible while detoxing and going through drug or alcohol withdrawal, delivering proper nutrition and ensuring the particular person is receiving proper rest, and providing supplements and medicine as required to make the detox process as easy and safe as possible. The person in detoxification will sometimes be encouraged to take part in some variety of physical activity such as walking, yoga, etc. At a drug detox facility or drug rehabilitation facility which can present detoxification services, the individual will have detoxification staff at their disposal around the clock to assure that any complications are resolved as rapidly and safely as possible.

  • Central Peninsula General Hospital
    391.7 miles from Tuntutuliak, Alaska
    Central Peninsula General Hospital is located at:

    47480 Kristina Way
    Kenai, AK. 99611

    If you would like to contact Central Peninsula General Hospital, you can reach them at 907-714-4521.

    Central Peninsula General Hospital offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Outpatient, Residential Short-Term Treatment (30 Days Or Less), Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • Discovery Cove Recovery and
    406.7 miles from Tuntutuliak, Alaska
    Discovery Cove Recovery and is located at:

    2975 Mill Bay Road
    Kodiak, AK. 99615

    If you would like to contact Discovery Cove Recovery and, you can reach them at 907-694-5550.

    Discovery Cove Recovery and offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Outpatient
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)