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Drug Dependence & Abuse Treatment

Self-Care at Home

If a drug has been ingested inappropriately, contact a local chapter of the American Association of Poison Control Centers. Visiting an emergency department is usually appropriate to obtain proper treatment.

• Home care is not appropriate if the drug of abuse cannot be identified. People who have ingested unknown drugs should be taken to the emergency department.



• People with severe symptoms should not be treated at home. They should be taken directly to the emergency department.