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  • Parents, youth and the general population in the U.S. tend to assume that prescription drugs are less dangerous when abused than illegal drugs due to that fact that they are FDA-approved.
  • Just one dose of morphine can block a process in the brain associated with learning and memory for as long as a full day after the drug has been administered.
  • Opiate use brings about an intense euphoria, or rush, that lasts only briefly and is followed by a few hours of a relaxed, state of contentment.
  • Rare but occasional heroin withdrawal symptoms which can occur when someone abruptly stops using the drug are cardiac arrhythmias, strokes, seizures, dehydration and suicide attempts.

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Seniors/Older Adults - Southeastern, PA.

You may be surprised to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug rehab programs in Southeastern, PA. Addiction is a problem 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. Often times their doctor prescribes a medication to aid with the pain, anxiety, etc. They find that the medication is useful and may take much more than prescribed or in conjunction with other substances like alcohol. Drug rehab programs are a beneficial tool in helping seniors/older adults addicted to prescription drugs and other substances. Quite a few elderly addicts are also suffering from co-occurring psychological health issues that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction difficulties.

  • Bryn Mawr Hospital
    10.4 miles from Southeastern, Pennsylvania
    Bryn Mawr Hospital is located at:

    130 South Bryn Mawr Avenue
    Bryn Mawr, PA. 19010

    If you would like to contact Bryn Mawr Hospital, you can reach them at 888-227-3898.

    Bryn Mawr Hospital 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
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)