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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Nearly 25% of individuals who use heroin become dependent on it.
  • Some studies suggest that a marijuana user's risk of heart attack during the first hour after having smoked the drug is four times his or her usual risk.
  • Long-term studies of high school students and their patterns of drug use suggest that very few young people use other illegal drugs without first trying marijuana.

Addiction-treatment-center.jpgOnce you have decided to make a change and get help for your addiction problem, the next step is to explaore your treatment facility options. Keep in mind that there is no one-size fits all facility. The most effective way to find an appropriate treatment program that meets your particular needs is to speak with an addiction treatment professional who can assess your specific situation and give you various treatment facility options based on your exact needs. We can help you with this. Simply call our Drug Treatment Help-Line at 1-877-683-7818 and you will be connected to an addiction treatment specialist who can help you find the correct treatment program for you.

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Outpatient

Outpatient solutions are on the bottom end of the spectrum of rehab services regarding intensity of care, because the individual will be able to keep their lifestyle in several ways with no commitment of needing to remain in a treatment center while receiving rehab services. Even though this might seem perfect it may not provide the much needed change of surroundings than lots of people in rehabilitation require to experience a successful rehab.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Individuals with co-occurring mental and substance abuse issues are what are known in the field of drug treatment as dual diagnosis clients. These clients must deal with both disorders during rehab to find resolution because one typically exacerbates the other. Fortunately, there are lots of alcohol and drug treatment centers who are able to specifically address the challenges that persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders face in order to not only become abstinent but mentally secure and also able to lead a much better quality lifestyle and not want to self medicate with drugs and alcohol.

ASL or Other Assistance for Hearing Impaired

The hearing impaired are often predisposed to alcoholism and substance abuse due to the problems that their impairment impose on them. While discovery of this issue can often be hard among the hearing impaired, there are ASL as well as other assistance services available for them when drug abuse rehab is required. Apart from ASL, such services can sometimes include assistive listening equipment and captioned video materials to ensure that deaf and hearing impaired individuals are getting the help they need in drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

  • Erie VAMC
    Erie VAMC is located at:

    135 East 38th Street
    Erie, PA. 16504

    If you would like to contact Erie VAMC, you can reach them at 814-868-8661.

    Erie VAMC offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
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