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  • Drug Overdose Facts
  • Heroin was first synthesized in the mid 1800s and was used liberally in medicine in the early 1900s, at which time physicians were unaware of its potential for addiction.
  • About 4% of high school seniors in the United States have used crack cocaine at least once in their lifetime.
  • Canadian-produced Ecstasy imported into the U.S. sometimes contains methamphetamine or other dangerous substances which introduces a whole new set of risks and consequences for users.
  • As a result of binge drinking, an individual can experience an irregular heartbeat, which can sometimes even cause the heart to stop.
  • A drug overdose can occur when a person accidentally or intentionally consumes more of a drug than their body can sufficiently tolerate.
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Detoxification

Detoxification is commonly the very first step in getting off drugs. It enables a person to be in a supervised environment while they go through withdrawal symptoms for drugs and/or alcohol. There are diverse types of detoxification. Theyvary from drug-free to medically supervised. A prevalent mistake that quite a few addicts make is to feel that detox is enough to kick their habit. This is rarely the case. All detox does is get an individual through the withdrawal when they stop using. It is at all times recommended that detox be followed up with some type of treatment plan to uncover the root of why somebody was using drugs in the first place.

Detoxification category listings in St. James, Louisiana:

  • Journey Home Inc
    23.7 miles from St. James, Louisiana
    Journey Home Inc is a Drug Addiction Treatment Program that is located at:

    10875 Fontenot Road
    Denham Springs, LA. 70726
    225-667-3933

    Treatment Services: Substance Abuse Programs, Detoxification, Outpatient Treatment, Residential Short-Term Treatment that is 30 days or less, Residential Long-Term Treatment that is 30 days or longer, Co-Occurring Mental with Substance Abuse Issues, Women Only
    Payment Options: Self Pay (Out of Pocket), Private or Personal Health Insurance
  • Townsend
    29 miles from St. James, Louisiana
    Townsend is an Addiction Recovery Program that is located at:

    7434 Picardy Avenue
    Baton Rouge, LA. 70808
    225-767-4774

    Treatment Services: Substance Abuse Programs, Detoxification, Outpatient Treatment
    Payment Options: Self Pay (Out of Pocket), Private or Personal Health Insurance