Additional Resources For Substance Use Disorder
Discover Additional Resources to Help You or Your Loved One Get Sober
Helpful Resources For Detox Patients and Families
When To Call Emergency Services
Call 911 if you or another person is experiencing any life-threatening medical emergency. This includes (but is not limited to) a potential overdose, difficulty breathing, dizziness, or a severe allergic reaction.
How To Prepare For Checking Into Treatment
Choosing to treatment is to choose one’s lifelong health and wellness. It’s an important first step toward recovery and healing.
In most cases, patients considering inpatient treatment are admitted within 24 hours of their decision to proceed. Here are a few tips to help you or a loved one get set up for success:
- Bring ID and insurance info
- Pack 7 days of clothes, just in case
- Don’t forget toiletries
- Discard any remaining substances
- Assume a positive mindset
- Think long-term thoughts
- Remember that symptoms can be reduced, not eliminated
- If necessary, inform bosses or partners of a temporary leave of absence
Remember why you’ve chosen this path - Show love to your loved ones
- Get excited about your future again
How To Safely Dispose of Drugs
Depending on the substance in question, there are several disposal options.
- Look for local drug take back sites
- See FDA’s Immediate Flush List
See FDA’s non flush list and other disposal options