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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Fentanyl is available as oral lozenges, commonly referred to as the fentanyl "lollipops", effervescent tablets, transdermal patches, and injectable formulations.
  • Separated and divorced men and women are three times as likely as married men and women to say they had been married to an alcoholic or problem drinker.
  • Heroin addiction can develop very easily, due to the fact that individuals who become dependent to it and who stop using the drug abruptly experience painful and often debilitating withdrawal symptoms which muscle and bone pain, vomiting, extreme-flu like symptoms, profuse sweating, restlessness and other seemingly unbearable symptoms.

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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Hospital Inpatient

Hospital inpatient services are available to anyone who has to be safely managed through detoxification services when intensely addicted to drugs, or who needs a better spectrum of care such as somebody who has a dual diagnosis and also requires mental health services during their rehabilitation process. You will find both short-term and long-term hospital inpatient services accessible.

Outpatient

Outpatient solutions are on the lower end of the spectrum of treatment services in terms of intensity of care, because the individual is able to preserve their lifestyle in lots of ways with no commitment of needing to be in a rehab facility while undergoing rehab services. Even though this may appear ideal it might not provide the much needed change of surroundings than lots of people in treatment have to have to experience a successful rehabilitation.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Individuals with co-occurring mental and drug use issues are what are identified in the field of drug and alcohol rehabilitation as dual diagnosis clients. These clients must deal with both disorders while in rehab to find resolution due to the fact one typically exacerbates the other. Fortunately, there are numerous alcohol and drug rehabilitation centers that can specifically hone in on the problems that persons with co-occurring mental and drug abuse disorders face so that they can not merely become abstinent but mentally stable and also able to lead a much better quality lifestyle and not feel the need to self medicate with alcohol and drugs.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who battle with drug abuse could possibly have distinctive challenges they have to overcome during rehabilitation, which rehab specialists within the program they elect to take part in have to be keen of so that a complete recovery is achievable. So for seniors and older adults, it is wise to select a center that is acquainted with helping seniors and older adults deal with the distinctive life and drug abuse problems that these clients face which can include a broader spectrum of solutions including medical care and the like.

  • Hunter Holmes McGuire VAMC
    Hunter Holmes McGuire VAMC is located at:

    1201 Broad Rock Boulevard
    Richmond, VA. 23249

    If you would like to contact Hunter Holmes McGuire VAMC, you can reach them at 804-675-5116.

    Hunter Holmes McGuire VAMC offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Seniors/Older Adults
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