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  • Drug Overdose Facts
  • Ecstasy users who combine the drug with other drugs including alcohol increase their risk of negative effects from the drug or even death.
  • Ecstasy produces its effect in individuals by increasing the activity levels of at least three neurotransmitters in the brain: serotonin, dopamine, and norepinepherine.
  • Increased alcohol consumption causes body heat to be lost, causing an individuals body temperature to sometimes fall below normal.
  • Diabetics tend to struggle with weight gain, and alcohol contributes additional calories that can add to this problem.
  • Ecstasy use may cause involuntary teeth clenching and many Ecstasy users will actually use baby pacifiers or chewing gum to stop themselves from grinding away at their teeth.
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Birmingham VAMC offers the following services:

Outpatient Treatment

Drug or alcohol rehab programs which are delivered on an outpatient basis are readily available to addicted people who have circumstances which prevent them from being able to take part in an inpatient treatment facility. An outpatient drug and alcohol treatment facility offers many of the same services as an inpatient program, but allows for flexibility as opposed to an inpatient drug or alcohol treatment center where the person is required to remain at the rehabilitation center until treatment has been fully completed. Outpatient drug or alcohol rehab is also available for individuals who have completed residential or inpatient treatment but require a thorough aftercare program which will provide further support and therapy to help them remain clean and sober.

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Specialized in Hearing Impaired Clients

Anybody can become addicted to drugs or alcohol no matter their handicap, disability or personal physical challenge. This sometimes makes individuals particularly more susceptible to becoming involved in drug or alcohol use, because of the difficult challenges that this can bring about in the person's life. This is true for individuals in the deaf and hearing impaired community as well, and treatment for substance abuse and addiction is sometimes needed. Deaf or hearing impaired individuals will need ASL or other assistance as part of their treatment needs, and there are drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities available which provide these services. Professional treatment counselors who know ASL and can offer other necessary assistance to deaf or hearing impaired substance abusers.

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Private or Personal Health Insurance

When somebody is addicted to drugs or alcohol and is looking for help, many effective drug or alcohol rehabilitation programs accept private health insurance. Whereas some outpatient and short term programs accept private health insurance, far more beneficial drug rehab facilities which require an inpatient or residential stay for at least 90 days are also an available option. These treatment programs which accept private health insurance can differ in terms of treatment curriculum, but those individuals who are covered by private health insurance are fortunate enough to have financial assistance when it comes to paying for a drug rehabilitation program. For additional information, speak with with a treatment professional at a substance abuse rehab program in your area to find out which services your private health insurance will cover.

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