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  • Nearly a million emergency room visits in 2009 resulted from use of an illicit drug, either alone or in combination with other types of drugs.
  • Magic mushrooms may cause altered feelings and distorted perceptions of touch, sight, sound and taste.
  • Studies indicate that as little as one alcoholic drink per day can slightly raise the risk of breast cancer in some women, especially those who are postmenopausal or have a family history of breast cancer.
  • Studies of pregnant mothers who use amphetamines during pregnancy indicate that the newborn infants experience withdrawal symptoms after birth.

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Dubuque, IA. - Seniors/Older Adults

You may be stunned to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug rehab programs in Dubuque, IA. Addiction is an issue that can have an effect on anyone. Even the elderly who have a lot more life experience can slide into the trap of drug abuse and addiction. Often their doctor prescribes a medication to assist with the pain, anxiety, etc. They find that the medication is helpful and may take much more than prescribed or in conjunction with other substances like alcohol. Drug rehabilitation facilities are a beneficial tool in helping seniors/older adults addicted to prescription drugs and other substances. Many elderly addicts are also struggling from co-occurring psychological health complications that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction troubles.

  • Southwest Health Center
    20.7 miles from Dubuque, Iowa
    Southwest Health Center is located at:

    1185 North Elm Street
    Platteville, WI. 53818

    If you would like to contact Southwest Health Center, you can reach them at 608-348-3656.

    Southwest Health Center offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Seniors/Older Adults
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)