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- When taken when symptoms which the drug is meant to treat aren't present or in higher dosages than prescribed, prescription and over the counter drugs may affect the brain in ways very similar to illicit drugs.
- In 2008, there were 20,044 overdose deaths due to prescription drug use/abuse/addiction.
- One method of OxyContin withdrawal is to treat each individual symptom with a non-opiate medication; this is the most common approach in an inpatient environment. A medication is given for anxiety, another for nausea, another for diarrhea, etc. This OxyContin withdrawal method is less uncomfortable than quitting cold turkey, and is not prolonged through the use of substitute opiate medications.
- In West Virginia between 2001 and 2008 state drug overdose rates involving prescription drugs more than quadrupled.
Gays and Lesbian people in Alvarado who find their way to drug rehab often need a specialized recovery curriculum which will allow treatment professionals to better address the needs and demands of this group of rehab client. It has been shown that Gay and Lesbian individuals in Alvarado, TX. benefit from being in a recovery environment which supports them rather than judging them, an aspect which can help Gay and Lesbian individuals feel more comfortable and secure while addressing their addiction problems. Rehabilitating Gays and Lesbians is a much more effective process when they feel accepted and treatment professionals know what to expect in terms of their distinctive challenges and treatment issues during the course of rehabilitation.
VA North Texas Healthcare System is located at:
2201 SE Loop 820
Fort Worth, TX. 76119
If you would like to contact VA North Texas Healthcare System, you can reach them at 817-730-0000 x23104.
VA North Texas Healthcare System offers the following treatment services: Outpatient Rehab Services, Dual Diagnosis Clients with Mental and Substance Abuse Problems, Drug Rehabilitation for Gay and Lesbian Individuals
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