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- Purdue Pharma permanently suspended distribution of 160 mg tablets in the U.S. back in 2001 because of the "possibility of illicit use of tablets of such high strength."
- The Synthetic Drug Control Strategy targets diversion at the individual level, including doctor shopping, prescription fraud, using illegal online pharmacies, and distributing or selling pills to others. This program seeks to reduce prescription drug abuse by 15% from 2005 to 2008.
- A recent study found that many young people are abusing barbiturates as a means of counteracting the effects of the illegal drugs they consume. When they take meth or cocaine they may use a barbiturate to "come down" from the stimulating effects of the drug.
- Prescription drugs have street names just like their illegal counter parts. The illegal street names for some of the most popular depressants include: barbs, reds, red birds, phennies, tooies, yellows, yellow jackets, Candy, downers, sleeping pills, tranks, A-minus, and zombie pills.
Inpatient hospitalization programs in Kalskag, AK. are a type of drug treatment facility which delivers rehabilitation in a hospital or similar setting where the treatment process can be overseen by medical staff and addiction professionals. As is generally the case with benzodiazepine and alcohol withdrawal, it is sometimes necessary for an individual to be in an inpatient hospitalization program during detoxification because some withdrawal symptoms can be life threatening. Inpatient hospitalization programs are also an option for those in Kalskag, Alaska who wish to undergo medication assisted withdrawal, which is typically used in the case of prescription pain reliever and illicit opiate addiction. Most people in Kalskag who undergo this treatment method however and don't continue on with further drug rehab typically have very high rates of relapse. In either case, individuals should follow up detox with an in depth recovery program either in inpatient hospitalization or in some other drug treatment program.
Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation is located at:
6000 Kanakanak Road
Dillingham, AK. 99576
If you would like to contact Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation, you can reach them at 907-842-5201.
Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation offers the following treatment services: Inpatient Hospitalization Programs, Outpatient Rehab Services, Dual Diagnosis Clients with Mental and Substance Abuse Problems, Drug Treatment for Individuals with Hiv/Aids, Drug Rehabilitation for Gay and Lesbian Individuals, Rehab for Court Appointed Clients
Payment forms accepted: Self Pay Drug and Alcohol Rehab, Personal Health Coverage
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