The Detox Center Coronavirus Policy Update

As we closely monitor the ongoing Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak, we are taking every precaution to ensure our top priority remains the health, safety, and well-being of our clients and staff. This guides each and every decision we make.

We have and will continue to follow the guidelines of our local health departments, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC} the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Broward and Palm Beach County Health Departments. As a result, we stay current on this evolving situation, we want to assure you that we are taking the appropriate and precautionary measures, such as:

• Ensuring proper and rigorous cleaning and sanitation of common surfaces

• Requiring hourly sanitization of all staff and clients

• Provision of additional sanitizing products to our clients and staff

• Ongoing staff training to enhance cleaning and disinfecting procedures to maintain a healthy environment

• All employees are required to remain home in the event:

o They display any signs or symptoms of being ill. Employees who report to work ill will be sent home in accordance with these health guidelines.
oIf the employee has traveled outside of the state of Florida by any means or if an employee has traveled via cruise or airplane to any destination, that employee must report to management and Human Resources and self-isolate at that time.

Regarding current and admitted patient's change of schedule, the following has been implemented:

• Some programs and therapies have been temporarily postponed due to COVID-19

• Grocery shopping will be completed by the facility staff

• Clients are urged to keep a safe distance from other persons

• Hourly mandatory hand washing breaks are in effect

• Clients have been instructed to report to medical staff any symptoms

• Additional Health screenings will be conducted at that time of admission

• Clients will not be admitted to the facility if any of the following symptoms are present:

o Fever above 100 degrees
o Consistent Dry Coughing
o Shortness of Breath
o Severer body aches, that surpass PAWS range and/or
o Sore Throat

If a client does contract coronavirus, they will be isolated and quarantined on location. The client will only be handled by designated staff with the proper PPE. The local Department of Health (or equivalent agency) will be informed so that they may come out and provide further guidance on how to best handle the individual. All suspected cases are reported to the Department of Health (or local agency) who will be handling it accordingly. A deep cleaning will occur at the identified location.

Additional information regarding the virus can be found on the Broward Health Department's website or the Centers for Disease Control website.

We will continue to work together to ensure the safety of our patients and team members and adhere to any new regulatory changes as they come.

Inhalants are addictive chemicals found in some kinds of household and workplace products. They produce vapors that the user inhales. When inhaled, the vapors create mind-altering effects. Abusing inhalants is extremely dangerous. Inhalants have serious health consequences and can even be fatal. If you are addicted to inhalants, seek help. Recovery is possible. There are rehab centers available ready to help you make a full recovery.

Common Types of Inhalants and Slang Terms

The four generalized categories of inhalants are volatile solvents, aerosols, gases, and nitrites. Some examples of these include the following:

Volatile Solvents
Paint thinners
Paint removers
Degreasers
Gasoline
Rubber cement
Lighter fluid
Glue
Nail polish remover
Aerosols
Spray paints
Spray deodorant
Hair spray
Vegetable oil spray
Gases
Chloroform
Halothane
Nitrous oxide
Nitrites
Leather cleaner
Liquid aroma
Room deodorizers
Cleaning fluids
Correction fluid

Some of the slang terms for inhalants:

Poppers
Snappers
Glue
Kick
Bang
Sniff
Whippets

Symptoms of Abuse of Inhalants

Abusing Inhalants can be extremely dangerous. An inhalants addiction can be severely harmful to the body, and in some cases, it can lead to death. Some of the side effects include:

Slurred speech
Lightheadedness
Euphoria
Agitation
Headaches
Drowsiness
Dizziness
Excitability
Poor coordination
Upset stomach
Blurred or double vision
Lung damage
Liver or kidney damage
Hearing loss
Weakened immune system
Seizures
Muscle or limb spasms
Brain damage
Central nervous system damage
Coma
Death
Sudden sniffing death

If you are addicted to inhalants, reach out. Quitting is not easy, but it is possible.

Treatment Options for an Inhalants Addiction

There are multiple ways to treat a drug abuse addiction for abuse of inhalants. Some effective treatment options include detox, inpatient rehab or outpatient rehab, cognitive behavioral therapy, anger management therapy, motivational interventions, family therapy, 12-step programs, and support groups. Recovery is a long process, but it is worth it. If you or a loved one needs addiction treatment, talk to a behavioral health professional to discuss treatment programs and discover the next steps in your journey to recovery.