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  • Nearly 1.5 million adolescents ages 12-17 meet the criteria for alcohol dependence or alcohol abuse.
  • It is unlikely that individuals who wish to stop using Methadone will be able to quit on their own or complete a methadone withdrawal on their own or at a methadone clinic, and many individuals give up on ever being able to withdraw from the drug.
  • The number of emergency room visits involving nonmedical use of pharmaceuticals has increased 98.4 percent between 2004 and 2009, from 627,291 visits to 1,244,679.
  • Over 20 percent of high school seniors reported using marijuana in the past 30 days in 2010, while 19.2 percent smoked cigarettes.

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Seniors/Older Adults - Austin, Texas

You may be shocked to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug rehabilitation programs in Austin, TX. Addiction is an issue that can impact anyone. Even the elderly who have more life experience can fall into the lure of drug abuse and addiction. Generally their doctor prescribes a medication to help with the pain, anxiety, etc. They discover that the medication is helpful and may take more than prescribed or in conjunction with other substances like alcohol. Drug rehab facilities 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 issues.

  • Hill Country Counseling
    Hill Country Counseling is located at:

    1433 Fairfield Drive
    Austin, TX. 78758

    If you would like to contact Hill Country Counseling, you can reach them at 512-491-8444.

    Hill Country Counseling offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Seniors/Older Adults
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance
  • Veterans Administration
    Veterans Administration is located at:

    7901 Metropolis Drive
    Austin, TX. 78744

    If you would like to contact Veterans Administration, you can reach them at 512-823-4040.

    Veterans Administration offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Halfway House, Outpatient, 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, Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)
  • Austin Lakes Hospital
    Austin Lakes Hospital is located at:

    1025 East 32nd Street
    Austin, TX. 78705

    If you would like to contact Austin Lakes Hospital, you can reach them at 512-544-5253.

    Austin Lakes Hospital offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, 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)