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  • Withdrawal from benzodiazepines or alcohol may result in seizures or even coma if not handled in an in-patient setting.
  • Some of the side effects associated with use of Valium include sedation as well as completely opposite effects than what the drug is meant to be taken for such as excitement, rage or worsening of seizures in epileptics.
  • After withdrawal and detoxification are complete, addiction treatment and long-term recovery program is necessary to achieve long-term sobriety.
  • The rate of current illicit drug use, including marijuana, among Americans aged 50-59 increased from 2.7% in 2002 to 6.2% in 2009.

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Duncansville, Pennsylvania - Seniors/Older Adults

You may be stunned to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug rehab programs in Duncansville, PA. Addiction is a problem that can have an effect on anyone. Even the elderly who have more life experience can fall into the trap of drug abuse and addiction. Typically their doctor prescribes a medication to help 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 treatment facilities are a valuable tool in helping seniors/older adults addicted to prescription drugs and other substances. Numerous elderly addicts are also suffering from co-occurring mental health issues that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction difficulties.

  • UPMC Altoona
    8.8 miles from Duncansville, Pennsylvania
    UPMC Altoona is located at:

    620 Howard Avenue
    Altoona, PA. 16601

    If you would like to contact UPMC Altoona, you can reach them at 814-889-2141.

    UPMC Altoona offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, 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, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • Cove Forge Behavorial Health System
    16.7 miles from Duncansville, Pennsylvania
    Cove Forge Behavorial Health System is located at:

    202 Cove Forge Road
    Williamsburg, PA. 16693

    If you would like to contact Cove Forge Behavorial Health System, you can reach them at 800-873-2131.

    Cove Forge Behavorial Health System offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Residential Short-Term Treatment (30 Days Or Less), Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Seniors/Older Adults, Women, Men
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center
    24.3 miles from Duncansville, Pennsylvania
    Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is located at:

    1086 Franklin Street
    Johnstown, PA. 15905

    If you would like to contact Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, you can reach them at 814-534-1099.

    Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, 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, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)