Opiate Detox Lancaster CA

Opiods and opiates are chemicals that affect the body by binding to the opiod receptors in the central nervous system. The most commonly used opiates, which are naturally occurring alkaloids of the opium poppy, are morphine and codeine. Read and find out more info regarding opiod and opiate detox.

Alcohol Drug Abuse Center
(661) 945-9421
805 West Avenue J
Lancaster, CA
Hotline
(661) 945-9421
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Live Again Ministries
(661) 270-0025
45114 13th Street West
Lancaster, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Language Services
Spanish

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Tarzana Treatment Center Inc
(818) 654-3815
907 West Lancaster Boulevard
Lancaster, CA
Hotline
(800) 996-1051
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Women, Men, Criminal justice clients

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American Health Services
(661) 947-3333
2720 East Palmdale Boulevard
Palmdale, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Design for Living Recovery Services
(661) 942-1026
1066 East Avenue J
Lancaster, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Gays and Lesbians, Seniors/older adults, Women, Men
Language Services
Spanish

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High Road Program
(661) 942-2241
44823 Date Avenue
Lancaster, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Western Pacific Med Corp
(661) 949-8599
45335 North Sierra Highway
Lancaster, CA
Hotline
(661) 949-8599
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with HIV/AIDS, Pregnant/postpartum women
Language Services
Arabic, Spanish

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Kings Care
(323) 734-4311
40614 11th Street West
Palmdale, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)

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Antelope Valley Council on Alcoholism
(661) 274-1062
38345 30th Street East
Palmdale, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Language Services
Spanish

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LA County Department Health Services
(661) 269-0062x223
30500 Arrastre Canyon Road
Acton, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Women, Men
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Opiate Detox

Opiod and Opiate Detox

Opiods and opiates are chemicals that affect the body by binding to the opiod receptors in the central nervous system. The most commonly used opiates, which are naturally occurring alkaloids of the opium poppy, are morphine and codeine. Semi-synthetic opiods include heroin and oxycodone (also known by the brand name OxyContin). Methadone, used as a substitute for heroin, is a fully synthetic opiod. Percodan, Percocet, Darvocet, Dilaudid and Vicodin are also considered to be opiates.

Opiod and opiates are chemically similar to naturally occurring endorphins, the “feel good” substance the body produces. These substances may be prescribed medications for pain management, or they may be abused as street drugs. In either scenario, dependence develops quickly and withdrawal symptoms can be severe. Acute withdrawal symptoms can include pain, vomiting, diarrhea and panic attacks. Once the acute symptoms have passed, there may be a period of depression and anxiety that can last for months.

Overdose is a major issue with any opiod or opiate. Since street drugs are often cut, it is impossible to know what dosage you might be taking. That means there is no such thing as a safe dose, especially once you have developed a tolerance that leads to larger dosage.

Where to Find an Opiate Detox Program

While there may be some addictive substances that can be kicked “cold turkey,” opiates are not among them. The withdrawal symptoms can be so severe that a medi...

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