Alcohol Detoxification Ames IA

When you start the process of kicking the addiction, you’ll want to get a doctor to look you over and make sure you're getting all the right care your alcohol detoxification process. Going cold turkey can be dangerous, so it's better if you do so under medical supervision.

Seven 12 House
(515) 233-5048
712 Burnett Street
Ames, IA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Residential beds for clients' children
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Youth and Shelter Services
(515) 233-3141
420 Kellogg Avenue
Ames, IA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Alcohol and Drug Dependency Services
(319) 753-6567
1340 Mount Pleasant Street
Burlington, IA
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
Russian, Spanish

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Unity Healthcare
(563) 264-9409
1605 Cedar Street
Muscatine, IA
Hotline
(563) 264-9409
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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University of IA Hospitals and Clinics
(319) 384-8765
200 Hawkins Drive
Iowa City, IA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Community and Family Resources
(515) 232-3206
1619 South High Avenue
Ames, IA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment

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Center for Addiction Recovery Inc
(515) 433-0369
806 7th Street
Boone, IA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment

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Mercy Turning Point Treatment Center
(563) 589-8000x8290
250 Mercy Drive
Dubuque, IA
Hotline
(563) 589-8280
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification
Types of Care
Hospital inpatient, Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents

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New Directions A Services Area
(563) 242-6805
2219 Garfield Street
Clinton, IA
Hotline
(563) 243-2124
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Men

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Northwest Iowa Alcoholism and
(712) 472-3442
315 1st Avenue
Rock Rapids, IA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Alcohol Detoxification

If you’ve been drinking heavily for a long time and want to quit, you might need to go through alcohol detoxification . The side affects of stopping drinking when you’re physically addicted can be severe and it’s important to make sure you’re getting proper care when do decided you want to quit.

When you start the process of kicking the addiction, you’ll want to get a doctor to look you over and make sure you’re getting all the right care your alcohol detoxification process. Going cold turkey can be dangerous, so it’s better if you do so under medical supervision. Alcohol detoxification symptoms can range from mild to dangerous, which is why you’ll need a doctor’s care. Symptoms can include: anxiety, insomnia, sweating or rapid pulse, nausea or vomiting, increased hand tremors, hallucinations, and in extreme cases Grand Mal Seizures. For the seven to ten day withdrawal process, a doctor’s supervision can mean the difference between something difficult and dangerous to something mildly unpleasant, but made bearable by a doctor’s care. Sometimes, a doctor will prescribe alcohol detoxification medicine that will help lessen symptoms and make you a lot more comfortable during the process.

After going through alcohol detoxification , you’ll be able to go on to counseling to help you understand the addiction process, how one becomes addicted to alcohol and how to avoid it in the future

Alcohol Detoxification Prepares You for a Better Future

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