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  • The withdrawal symptoms associated with Xanax are the opposite of the therapeutic effects of these drugs, symptoms which can be quite severe.
  • Vomiting is the body's defense mechanism which prevents too much alcohol from being absorbed.
  • The most commonly abused prescription drugs in the U.S. are painkillers, stimulants and central nervous system depressants.
  • Slang terms for heroin include smack, H, ska, and junk.

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West Medford - Detoxification

People who are physically reliant to drugs or alcohol and want assistance will 1st go through detoxification before receiving other treatment services in drug rehab. Detoxification is simply the procedure of the drug being eliminated from one's system, which is generally uncomfortable and may hold risks if not carried out in a setting which can provide appropriate support and medical intervention as needed. Detoxification services are offered at either a professional drug or alcohol detox facility or a drug rehab facility which can appropriately oversee and provide medical supervision for individuals who are just coming off of drugs. Detoxification services frequently include insuring the individual is as comfortable 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 individual in detoxification will sometimes be encouraged to take part in some form of physical activity such as walking, yoga, etc. At a drug detox facility or drug treatment facility which can provide detox services, the person will have detox staff at their disposal around the clock to make certain that any issues are handled as rapidly and safely as possible.

  • North Charles Institute for
    2 miles from West Medford, Massachusetts
    North Charles Institute for is located at:

    54 Washburn Avenue
    Cambridge, MA. 2140

    If you would like to contact North Charles Institute for, you can reach them at 617-661-5700.

    North Charles Institute for offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Outpatient, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)
  • Right Turn
    4.8 miles from West Medford, Massachusetts
    Right Turn is located at:

    440 Arsenal Street
    Watertown, MA. 2472

    If you would like to contact Right Turn, you can reach them at 781-646-3800.

    Right Turn offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Halfway House, Outpatient, Residential Long-Term Treatment (More Than 30 Days), Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Gays And Lesbians, Women, Men
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)