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  • There have been many instances of Xanax being used as a "date rape drug", due to the sudden onset of the medication and the side effect of memory loss.
  • The common paranoia-inducing effects of cannabis can cause bad magic mushroom trips.
  • PCP was once an approved for anesthetic in humans but was discontinued in 1965 because individuals who were administered the drug often became agitated, delusional, and irrational while recovering from its anesthetic effects.
  • Street heroin may contain additives that won't dissolve, which can result in clogged blood vessels which lead to the lungs, liver, kidneys, or brain. This can cause infection or even death of small patches of cells in vital organs.

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Amelia, Louisiana - Seniors/Older Adults

You may be stunned to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug treatment programs in Amelia, LA. Addiction is an issue that can have an impact on anyone. Even the elderly who have more life experience can slide into the lure of drug abuse and addiction. Often their doctor prescribes a medication to help with the pain, anxiety, etc. They find that the medication is useful and may take a lot more than prescribed or in conjunction with other substances like alcohol. Drug treatment programs are a valuable tool in helping seniors/older adults addicted to prescription drugs and other substances. Quite a few elderly addicts are also suffering from co-occurring mental health problems that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction problems.

  • Compass Behavioral Health of Houma
    22.2 miles from Amelia, Louisiana
    Compass Behavioral Health of Houma is located at:

    6472 West Main Street
    Houma, LA. 70360

    If you would like to contact Compass Behavioral Health of Houma, you can reach them at 985-223-0161.

    Compass Behavioral Health of Houma offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Seniors/Older Adults, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance
  • Beacon Behavioral Hospital Inc
    36.7 miles from Amelia, Louisiana
    Beacon Behavioral Hospital Inc is located at:

    2471 Louisiana Avenue
    Lutcher, LA. 70071

    If you would like to contact Beacon Behavioral Hospital Inc, you can reach them at 225-258-6103.

    Beacon Behavioral Hospital Inc offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Seniors/Older Adults, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • St. James Behavioral Health Hospital
    39 miles from Amelia, Louisiana
    St. James Behavioral Health Hospital is located at:

    3136 South St. Landry Drive
    Gonzales, LA. 70737

    If you would like to contact St. James Behavioral Health Hospital, you can reach them at 225-647-7524.

    St. James Behavioral Health Hospital 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, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)