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  • Opiates such as heroin convert to morphine in the body which then activates opiate receptors located throughout the brain and central nervous system, including within the reward system.
  • Marijuana users entering substance abuse treatment in the U.S. are most likely single.
  • Valium is sometimes used to slightly sedate individuals just prior to minor medical procedures such as dental surgery or other minor operation.
  • Research indicates that a brain process known as long-term potentiating, or LTP, has been shown to be blocked in the brains of rats who were given as little as a single dose of morphine, which continued to be blocked 24 hours later in some instances.

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South Mills - Seniors/Older Adults

You may be stunned to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug treatment programs in South Mills, NC. Addiction is an issue that can have an impact on anyone. Even the elderly who have far more life experience can drop into the lure of drug abuse and addiction. Usually their doctor prescribes a medication to aid with the pain, anxiety, etc. They discover 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 an useful tool in helping seniors/older adults addicted to prescription drugs and other substances. A lot of elderly addicts are also suffering from co-occurring psychological health problems that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction problems.

  • Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center
    24.3 miles from South Mills, North Carolina
    Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center is located at:

    3636 High Street
    Portsmouth, VA. 23707

    If you would like to contact Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center, you can reach them at 757-398-2200 x2589.

    Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, 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
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
    26.2 miles from South Mills, North Carolina
    Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is located at:

    600 Gresham Drive
    Norfolk, VA. 23507

    If you would like to contact Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, you can reach them at 757-388-5481.

    Sentara Norfolk General Hospital offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, 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)