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  • Initiation into experimental marijuana use during adolescence is often brought on by poor relations with parents, depression symptoms, and exposure to drug-using peers and accessibility of drugs.
  • Women are unable to metabolize alcohol as efficiently as men because they have less of a liver enzyme (dehydrogenase) that converts alcohol into an inactive substance.
  • Major League Baseball players are no longer allowed to use amphetamines as of 2006, a ban which is enforced through periodic drug-testing.
  • Many doctors in the U.S. choose to use methadone for treating chronic pain in patients even though some of these patients are thought to have a propensity for addiction.

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Jefferson - Seniors/Older Adults

You may be surprised to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug rehabilitation programs in Jefferson, IA. Addiction is an issue that can have an impact on anyone. Even the elderly who have far more life experience can fall into the trap of drug abuse and addiction. Typically their doctor prescribes a medication to assist with the pain, anxiety, etc. They find that the medication is handy and may take a lot more than prescribed or in conjunction with other substances like alcohol. Drug treatment programs are a beneficial tool in helping seniors/older adults addicted to prescription drugs and other substances. Numerous elderly addicts are also suffering from co-occurring psychological health issues that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction difficulties.

  • Central Iowa Psychological Services
    39 miles from Jefferson, Iowa
    Central Iowa Psychological Services is located at:

    223 South Walnut Avenue
    Ames, IA. 50010

    If you would like to contact Central Iowa Psychological Services, you can reach them at 515-233-1122.

    Central Iowa Psychological Services 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, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)