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  • Abuse of inhalants can cause dizziness, slurred speech, lethargy, depressed reflexes, and stupor.
  • A much higher rate of Ativan overdose occurrence are reported in senior citizens; this is likely due to the sedative effects of Ativan lasting significantly longer in elderly patients.
  • Illicit drug use among Americans in the military increased from 5 percent to 12 percent among active duty service members between 2005 and 2008, primarily due to prescription drug abuse.
  • Diversion of prescription drugs in the U.S. results in pharmacy thefts and thefts from homeowners, signifying a significant demand for prescription drugs on the illicit market.
  • Between 2000 and 2005 the National Clandestine Laboratory Database reported an increase in the number of lab seizures in nearly every state in the United States.
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Detoxification

Detoxification is usually the first step in getting off drugs. It makes it possible for a particular person to be in a supervised environment while they go through withdrawal symptoms for drugs and/or alcohol. There are various types of detoxification. Theyrange from drug-free to medically supervised. A widespread mistake that quite a few addicts make is to think that detox is sufficient to kick their habit. This is seldom the case. All detox does is get an individual through the withdrawal when they stop using. It is always recommended that detox be followed up with some type of treatment plan to find out the root of why a person was using drugs in the first place.

Detoxification category listings in East Andover, Maine:

  • Merrimack River Medical Services Inc
    42 miles from East Andover, Maine
    Merrimack River Medical Services Inc is a Drug and Alcohol Treatment Facility that is located at:

    18 Mollison Way
    Lewiston, ME. 4240
    207-312-6860

    Treatment Services: Substance Abuse Programs, Detoxification, Detox for Methadone, Outpatient Treatment, Caters to Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women Only, Men Only, Specialized in Hearing Impaired Clients
    Payment Options: Self Pay (Out of Pocket), Medicaid Coverage