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  • Over 500,000 emergency room visits related to the use of alcohol in combination with other drugs in 2009 included the following drugs: central nervous system agents (e.g., analgesics, stimulants, sedatives) (229,230 visits), cocaine (152,631 visits), marijuana (125,438 visits), psychotherapeutic agents (e.g., antidepressants and antipsychotics) (44,217 visits), heroin (43,110 visits)
  • When an individual consumes alcohol, 80% of it goes to the small intestine and is absorbed directly into the blood stream.
  • Studies show that alcohol consumption may interfere directly with medications used for HIV, essentially blocking their effectiveness.
  • 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.

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Seniors/Older Adults - Blue Mound, KS.

You may be astonished to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug treatment programs in Blue Mound, KS. Addiction is an issue that can impact anyone. Even the elderly who have a lot more life experience can slide into the trap of drug abuse and addiction. Often times their doctor prescribes a medication to assist with the pain, anxiety, etc. They uncover that the medication is beneficial and may take much more than prescribed or in conjunction with other substances like alcohol. Drug rehab programs are a valuable tool in helping seniors/older adults addicted to prescription drugs and other substances. A lot of elderly addicts are also suffering from co-occurring mental health problems that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction issues.

  • Anderson County Mental Health
    18.4 miles from Blue Mound, Kansas
    Anderson County Mental Health is located at:

    200 South Maple Street
    Garnett, KS. 66032

    If you would like to contact Anderson County Mental Health, you can reach them at 785-204-4357.

    Anderson County Mental Health 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, Dui/Dwi Offenders, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)
  • Cass Regional Medical Center
    51.1 miles from Blue Mound, Kansas
    Cass Regional Medical Center is located at:

    2800 East Rock Haven Road
    Harrisonville, MO. 64701

    If you would like to contact Cass Regional Medical Center, you can reach them at 816-887-0793.

    Cass Regional Medical Center offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, 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)
  • Comm Mental Health Consultants Inc
    51.6 miles from Blue Mound, Kansas
    Comm Mental Health Consultants Inc is located at:

    306 South Independence Street
    Harrisonville, MO. 64701

    If you would like to contact Comm Mental Health Consultants Inc, you can reach them at 816-380-4010.

    Comm Mental Health Consultants Inc offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Seniors/Older Adults, Women, Men, Dui/Dwi Offenders, Criminal Justice Clients, 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)
  • AppleCore Outpatient Treatment Olathe
    54.2 miles from Blue Mound, Kansas
    AppleCore Outpatient Treatment Olathe is located at:

    226 South Kansas Avenue
    Olathe, KS. 66061

    If you would like to contact AppleCore Outpatient Treatment Olathe, you can reach them at 913-706-4132.

    AppleCore Outpatient Treatment Olathe offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, 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, Dui/Dwi Offenders, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)