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Detoxification Services (DASA)

What services are provided:
Detoxification services assist patients who are intoxicated due to alcohol and/or other drug use; and patients who are experiencing withdrawal symptoms from alcohol and other drugs use.

• Acute detoxification occurs in a medical setting and provides medical care and physician supervision for withdrawal symptoms.
• Sub-acute detoxification occurs in a home like environment in which patients may self-administer medications ordered by a physician and approved by the physician for use while the patient is in the detoxification facility.

Who is eligible: Youth who are between 13 and 17 years of age. Adults who are 18 years of age or older.

Income and Resource Limits: Services that are provided at publicly funded facilities are provided at no cost to the patient.

Program Requirements: Must be intoxicated from alcohol and other drugs and/or experiencing withdrawal symptoms.

Other Requirements: None.

How to apply/get services: Contact the local detoxification center.

Modified: July 25, 2006
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