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  • OxyContin is illegally diverted for abuse in several ways including pharmacy diversion, "doctor shopping," and improper prescribing practices by physicians.
  • Stimulant drugs including amphetamines and methamphetamine was a factor in 93,562 emergency room visits in 2009.
  • It is not uncommon for cocaine addicted professionals, such as lawyers, physicians, bankers, and athletes, to have daily cocaine habits costing hundreds to thousands of dollars, with binges in the $20,000-$50,000 range.
  • Over 9% percent of high school seniors in the United States have used hallucinogens other than LSD, a category that includes magic mushrooms, at least once in their lifetime.

GET HELP LOCATING A DRUG TREATMENT PROGRAM

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Canajoharie - Seniors/Older Adults

You may be astonished to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug rehab programs in Canajoharie, NY. Addiction is a problem that can have an impact on anyone. Even the elderly who have much more life experience can fall into the trap of drug abuse and addiction. Often their doctor prescribes a medication to help with the pain, anxiety, etc. They discover that the medication is beneficial 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. Numerous elderly addicts are also struggling from co-occurring mental health complications that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction difficulties.

  • Ellis Hospital Mental Health Clinic
    33 miles from Canajoharie, New York
    Ellis Hospital Mental Health Clinic is located at:

    216 Lafayette Street
    Schenectady, NY. 12305

    If you would like to contact Ellis Hospital Mental Health Clinic, you can reach them at 518-243-3300.

    Ellis Hospital Mental Health Clinic offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Spanish, Other Languages
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)