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Detoxification

Detoxification is usually the very first step in getting off drugs. It enables a particular person to be in a supervised environment while they go through withdrawal symptoms for drugs and/or alcohol. There are different types of detoxification. Theyvary from drug-free to medically supervised. A widespread mistake that many addicts make is to think that detox is sufficient to kick their habit. This is rarely the case. All detox does is get somebody 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 uncover the root of why somebody was using drugs in the first place.

Detoxification category listings in Vestavia Hills, Alabama:

  • Department of
    4.6 miles from Vestavia Hills, Alabama
    Department of is a Drug Abuse Treatment Center that is located at:

    700 South 19th Street
    Birmingham, AL. 35233
    205-933-8101

    Treatment Services: Substance Abuse Programs, Detoxification, Alternative Housing - Transitional living, Outpatient Treatment, Specialized in Hearing Impaired Clients
    Payment Options: Self Pay (Out of Pocket), Medicare Coverage, Private or Personal Health Insurance, Accepts Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham
    4.7 miles from Vestavia Hills, Alabama
    University of Alabama at Birmingham is an Addiction Recovery Program that is located at:

    1713 6th Avenue South
    Birmingham, AL. 35294
    205-975-8524

    Treatment Services: Substance Abuse Programs, Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient Programs, Outpatient Treatment, Residential Short-Term Treatment that is 30 days or less, Men Only
    Payment Options: Self Pay (Out of Pocket), Private or Personal Health Insurance
  • Birmingham Metro Treatment Center
    6.4 miles from Vestavia Hills, Alabama
    Birmingham Metro Treatment Center is a Substance Abuse Treatment Facility that is located at:

    151 Industrial Drive
    Birmingham, AL. 35211
    205-941-1799

    Treatment Services: Substance Abuse Programs, Detoxification, Detox for Methadone, Outpatient Treatment
    Payment Options: Self Pay (Out of Pocket), Medicaid Coverage