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Drug Addiction Facts

  • There is a significant increase in the risk of rape or sexual assault when both the attacker and victim have used alcohol prior to the attack.
  • Codeine is one of the active ingredients found in poppies, however the drug is more often synthesized by pharmaceutical companies and used in medicine to treat pain, cough and mild inflammation.
  • In February 2014, Rhode Island's health department reported an increase in accidental overdose deaths associated with the use of fentanyl. There were 27 overdose deaths in the state in January, 18 in January 2013 and 15 each in January 2012 and 2011. Two additional fatal overdoses have been reported so far this month.

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 that must be safely managed through detox services when heavily dependent to drugs, or who wants a broader spectrum of care such as somebody who is dealing with a dual diagnosis and also requires mental health services as part of their rehab procedure. There are both short-term and long-term hospital inpatient services offered.

Outpatient

Outpatient services are on the low end of the spectrum of rehabilitation services regarding level of care, for the reason that individual can keep their lifestyle in many ways without the commitment of needing to remain in a rehabilitation program while undergoing treatment services. Although this may appear ideal it will not provide the much needed change of atmosphere than lots of people in treatment require to experience a successful rehabilitation.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Persons with co-occurring mental and drug use issues are what are recognized in the field of alcohol and drug rehab as dual diagnosis clients. These clients must tackle both disorders during rehabilitation to find resolution because one often triggers the other. Fortunately, there are lots of drug and alcohol treatment centers that can specifically address the challenges that persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders face to enable them to not just become abstinent but mentally stable and also able to lead a much better quality lifestyle and never consider it wise to self medicate with alcohol and drugs.

Persons With HIV/AIDS

Persons with HIV/AIDS who need substance abuse rehab will frequently need services beyond what a traditional alcohol and drug treatment program can provide. Because extensive healthcare services are often a key aspect of the physical process of healing for addicts with HIV/AIDS, who most likely have experienced a progression and worsening of the disease due to their addiction, it is crucial that these clients receive the medical treatment necessary together with any treatment solutions for their drug use issue.

Gays and Lesbians

It is vital that gays and lesbians obtain excellent treatment services in a rehabilitation environment which is discreet and with rehab professionals at their disposal who comprehend the unique challenges that they can have to deal with in life. Because drug use for gays and lesbians is oftentimes triggered because of the problems they face because of their sexual preference, a program which will help them resolve these issues and give them the peace of mind they may have lacked before arriving in rehabilitation can be quite a crucial aspect of rehab for gay and lesbian clients.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who have trouble with drug use may have distinctive obstacles they have to overcome whilst in rehabilitation, which treatment specialists in the center they opt to be a part of have to be keen of to ensure a full recovery is possible. So for seniors and older adults, it is prudent to select a rehab that's acquainted with helping seniors and older adults tackle the unique life and drug use problems that these clients face which might include a broader spectrum of solutions including medical treatment and so on.

  • San Francisco VAHCS
    San Francisco VAHCS is located at:

    4150 Clement Street
    San Francisco, CA. 94121

    If you would like to contact San Francisco VAHCS, you can reach them at 415-221-4810.

    San Francisco VAHCS offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults
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