Immediate Drug Rehab for Emergency Help

Emergency and Immediate Drug Rehab

A sense of urgency surrounds the current explosion of drug-related deaths in this country.  Drug abuse and addiction has entered a deadly phase, with overdose deaths numbering over 500,000 between 200-2015, according to statistics reported by the Centers for Disease Control, with the majority of deaths attributed to opioids.

Emergency department (ED) visits resulting from substance abuse, addiction, or adverse effects numbered 5.1 million in 2011, states the DAWN Report, published by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.  All of these statistics point to the urgent need for more emergency and immediate drug rehab availability—somewhere for these individuals to immediately transition to after the ED visit, if not offering emergency medicine themselves at the rehab.

Naloxone to the Rescue

Naloxone (Narcan, Evzio) is the opioid reversal agent that can quickly impede the effects of opioids and save the individual’s life.  Naloxone is an opioid receptor antagonist drug that is able to rapidly bind to the opioid receptors in the brain and reverse a drug overdose in progress.  Naloxone works in about one minute, restoring failed respiratory function common in drug overdose deaths.

Naloxone is not a new drug.  It was introduced in 1961 and approved by the FDA in 1971 for counteracting overdoses.  It has become a household word in recent years due to the opioid epidemic, with first responders and hospital personnel administering the antidote in emergency situations.  As recent as October 2017, it was reported by ABC News that naloxone, under the Narcan label, is now available at 8,000 Walgreen’s stores in 45 states without a prescription required.

Having more access to naloxone is a critical step in curbing overdose deaths, but will not have a permanent effect if the individual does not immediately transition into an immediate drug rehab program following the thwarted overdose.  In fact, some addicts are looking at naloxone as a crutch as they continue abusing drugs, underscoring the need for emergency admittance into rehab following an overdose event.

The Need for Immediate Drug Rehab Accommodations

One of the biggest challenges among addiction treatment providers is the lack of beds available for immediate drug rehab needs.  The urgency that can accompany accelerated drug use to the point of being life-threatening demands more responsive treatment availability.  There are, however, some addiction rehabs that are designed for the needs of a crisis event having emergency provisions built into the detox units.  The intake process can be expedited at certain rehabs, which is also helpful in getting the individual treatment and support as soon as possible.

There are signs that an individual is reaching a crisis point in addiction.  Being aware of these signs is important in helping to determine when the person has reached an urgent phase of addiction.  These signs can include:

• Continued weight loss
• Tremors
• Profuse sweating
• Increased irritability or agitation
• Overall ill health
• Escalating legal problems
• Mounting financial problems
• Isolating behavior
• Inability to function at work or family obligations

It is critical to get help for yourself or a loved one if these behaviors or symptoms become consistent.  Getting the support needed to make an addiction treatment plan is the first step in preventing an emergency or crisis event.

Seeking Emergency Immediate Drug Rehab Near You (Me)

The Treatment Specialist connect you or your loved one to receive immediate drug rehab services.  After a confidential assessment, the specialists will review admissions for immediate addiction treatment.  Call now to speak to a Treatment Specialist today at (866) 644-7911.