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  • During a gonorrhea outbreak in 6 central California counties in 2004, many of the heterosexual men (38%) and women (28%) who were infected reported methamphetamine use.
  • Inhalant abuse can causes damage to the myelin sheath that surrounds and protects nerve fibers and helps the nerves to carry messages to the brain.
  • Ecstasy causes a release of large amounts of serotonin, while also inhibiting or blocking its synthesis, which leads to a considerable depletion of serotonin.
  • A positive response to the question On any single occasion during the past 3 months, have you had more than 5 drinks containing alcohol? accurately identifies those who meet the criteria for at-risk drinking or the criteria for alcohol abuse or dependence.
  • Many complications of heroin addiction are related to the unsanitary administration of the drug. Others are due to the inherent properties of the drug, overdose, or intoxicated behavior accompanying drug use.
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Detoxification

Detoxification is generally the very first step in getting off drugs. It enables an individual to be in a supervised environment while they go through withdrawal symptoms for drugs and/or alcohol. There are diverse types of detoxification. Theyvary from drug-free to medically supervised. A typical mistake that many addicts make is to assume that detox is sufficient to kick their habit. This is hardly ever the case. All detox does is get someone through the withdrawal when they stop using. It is at all times recommended that detox be followed up with some type of treatment plan to learn the root of why an individual was using drugs in the first place.

Detoxification category listings in Palo Alto, California:

  • VA Palo Alto Healthcare System
    VA Palo Alto Healthcare System is a Drug and Alcohol Rehab Facility that is located at:

    3801 Miranda Avenue ATS
    Palo Alto, CA. 94304
    650-493-5000 x60050

    Treatment Services: Substance Abuse Programs, Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient Programs, Outpatient Treatment, Residential Short-Term Treatment that is 30 days or less, Residential Long-Term Treatment that is 30 days or longer, Co-Occurring Mental with Substance Abuse Issues, Specialized in Hearing Impaired Clients
    Payment Options: Accepts Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • Jerry L Pettis Memorial VA Med Center
    Jerry L Pettis Memorial VA Med Center is a Drug Recovery Program that is located at:

    11201 Benton Street
    Loma Linda, CA. 92357
    909-825-7084

    Treatment Services: Substance Abuse Programs, Detoxification, Outpatient Treatment
    Payment Options: Medicaid Coverage, Medicare Coverage, Private or Personal Health Insurance, Accepts Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)