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  • The FDA has urged physicians to use great caution when prescribing methadone, because of the potential for respiratory distress and dangerous changes in an individual's heart beat that cannot be felt by the patient.
  • Research indicates that young adults are more likely to consume alcohol for positive or celebratory reasons than to cope with negative feelings.
  • Using other drugs or medicines with Ativan, especially ones that make you sleepy, can add to the sleepiness that is caused the drug.
  • Withdrawal symptoms from Oxycontin are similar to that of many opiate-based drugs such as heroin, morphine, Dilaudid, methadone, and codeine.

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Detoxification - White Castle, Louisiana

Individuals who are physically dependent to drugs or alcohol and want assistance will initially go through detox before receiving other treatment services in drug rehab. Detox is basically the procedure of the drug being eradicated from one's system, which is typically uncomfortable and may carry risks if not performed in a setting which can provide appropriate support and medical intervention as needed. Detox services are provided at either a professional drug or alcohol detox facility or a drug rehab facility which can properly oversee and supply medical supervision for persons who are just coming off of drugs. Detoxification services usually include insuring the person is as comfortable as possible while detoxing and going through drug or alcohol withdrawal, supplying proper nutrition and making certain the individual is getting proper rest, and providing supplements and medicine as needed to make the detoxification process as easy and safe as possible. The person in detoxification 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 rehabilitation facility which can supply detox services, the person will have detoxification staff at their disposal around the clock to make sure that any difficulties are resolved as quickly and safely as possible.

  • Baton Rouge Behavioral Hospital
    21.4 miles from White Castle, Louisiana
    Baton Rouge Behavioral Hospital is located at:

    4040 North Boulevard
    Baton Rouge, LA. 70806

    If you would like to contact Baton Rouge Behavioral Hospital, you can reach them at 225-300-8470.

    Baton Rouge Behavioral Hospital offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Women, Men, Criminal Justice Clients, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted:
  • BR Area Alcohol and Drug Center Inc
    21.5 miles from White Castle, Louisiana
    BR Area Alcohol and Drug Center Inc is located at:

    1819 Florida Boulevard
    Baton Rouge, LA. 70802

    If you would like to contact BR Area Alcohol and Drug Center Inc, you can reach them at 225-389-3325.

    BR Area Alcohol and Drug Center Inc offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Halfway House, Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, 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, Women, Men, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)