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  • Many of the individuals that have used Xanax for medicinal purposes or recreational purposes (non-medically) have described feeling a sense of confusion and memory loss, and a "floating" or disconnected feeling after taking the drug.
  • The National Institute on Drug Abuse and Drug Enforcement Administration reports that about 1 in 20 high school seniors admit to having taken OxyContin without a prescription.
  • The abuse of prescription drugs such as OxyContin is responsible for a great deal of health care fraud, such as corrupt physicians writing prescriptions for OxyContin for nonexistent injuries. The patient in this circumstance will often use a portion of the prescribed pills and then sell the rest for a substantial profit.
  • The most recent national and state surveys indicate that inhalant abuse reaches its peak at some point during the sixth through the ninth grades.

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Abington - Seniors/Older Adults

You may be surprised to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug treatment programs in Abington, MA. Addiction is an issue that can have an effect on anyone. Even the elderly who have far more life experience can slide into the lure of drug abuse and addiction. Typically their doctor prescribes a medication to help with the pain, anxiety, etc. They uncover that the medication is beneficial and may take a lot more than prescribed or in conjunction with other substances like alcohol. Drug rehabilitation facilities are an useful tool in helping seniors/older adults addicted to prescription drugs and other substances. Many elderly addicts are also struggling from co-occurring mental health problems that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction issues.

  • Brockton Multi Service Center
    2.6 miles from Abington, Massachusetts
    Brockton Multi Service Center is located at:

    165 Quincy Street
    Brockton, MA. 2302

    If you would like to contact Brockton Multi Service Center, you can reach them at 508-897-2069.

    Brockton Multi Service Center offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Criminal Justice Clients, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Spanish, Other Languages
    Payment forms accepted: Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance
  • Whitman Counseling Center
    3.6 miles from Abington, Massachusetts
    Whitman Counseling Center is located at:

    288 Bedford Street
    Whitman, MA. 2382

    If you would like to contact Whitman Counseling Center, you can reach them at 781-447-6425 x241.

    Whitman Counseling Center offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • South Bay Mental Health Center
    3.9 miles from Abington, Massachusetts
    South Bay Mental Health Center is located at:

    103 Commercial Street
    Brockton, MA. 2302

    If you would like to contact South Bay Mental Health Center, you can reach them at 508-580-4691.

    South Bay Mental Health Center offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Criminal Justice Clients, Spanish, Other Languages
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)
  • Old Colony YMCA
    4.2 miles from Abington, Massachusetts
    Old Colony YMCA is located at:

    15 Bolton Place
    Brockton, MA. 2301

    If you would like to contact Old Colony YMCA, you can reach them at 508-427-4383.

    Old Colony YMCA offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Women, Men, Criminal Justice Clients, Spanish, Other Languages
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance
  • Steward Good Samaritan Medical Center
    5.7 miles from Abington, Massachusetts
    Steward Good Samaritan Medical Center is located at:

    235 North Pearl Street
    Brockton, MA. 2301

    If you would like to contact Steward Good Samaritan Medical Center, you can reach them at 508-427-3000.

    Steward Good Samaritan Medical Center offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Seniors/Older Adults, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)
  • VA Boston Healthcare System
    6.2 miles from Abington, Massachusetts
    VA Boston Healthcare System is located at:

    940 Belmont Street
    Brockton, MA. 2301

    If you would like to contact VA Boston Healthcare System, you can reach them at 774-826-2473.

    VA Boston Healthcare System offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Spanish, Other Languages
    Payment forms accepted: Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • Bakari Program Luminosity
    7.3 miles from Abington, Massachusetts
    Bakari Program Luminosity is located at:

    810 Washington Street
    Stoughton, MA. 2072

    If you would like to contact Bakari Program Luminosity, you can reach them at 781-344-0102 x112.

    Bakari Program Luminosity offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, Dui/Dwi Offenders, Criminal Justice Clients, Spanish, Other Languages
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance
  • South Shore Mental Health Center
    8.2 miles from Abington, Massachusetts
    South Shore Mental Health Center is located at:

    460 Quincy Avenue
    Quincy, MA. 2169

    If you would like to contact South Shore Mental Health Center, you can reach them at 617-847-1950.

    South Shore Mental Health Center offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Other Languages
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)