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  • Studies indicate that children of alcoholics tend to maintain consistent levels of drug use throughout their youth and into adulthood.
  • Research indicates that, like cocaine and other abused drugs, opiates activate the brain's reward system causing pain relief, a sense of euphoria and pleasure.
  • Withdrawal from anti-depressants will typically lead to anxiety and depression, which are typically stronger than the original anxiety and depression that was experienced before taking the drug.
  • 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 - Canon City, CO.

You may be astonished to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug treatment programs in Canon City, CO. Addiction is a problem that can have an effect on anyone. Even the elderly who have more life experience can fall into the trap of drug abuse and addiction. Usually their doctor prescribes a medication to aid with the pain, anxiety, etc. They discover that the medication is helpful and may take far 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. Quite a few elderly addicts are also suffering from co-occurring psychological health problems that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction issues.

  • Solvista Health
    Solvista Health is located at:

    3225 Independence Road
    Canon City, CO. 81212

    If you would like to contact Solvista Health, you can reach them at 719-275-2351.

    Solvista Health offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Seniors/Older Adults, 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), Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)
  • Journeys Counseling Center Inc
    36.7 miles from Canon City, Colorado
    Journeys Counseling Center Inc is located at:

    320 Burdette Street
    Woodland Park, CO. 80863

    If you would like to contact Journeys Counseling Center Inc, you can reach them at 719-687-6927.

    Journeys Counseling Center Inc offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, Dui/Dwi Offenders, Criminal Justice Clients, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment
  • AspenPointe
    38.3 miles from Canon City, Colorado
    AspenPointe is located at:

    875 West Moreno Avenue
    Colorado Springs, CO. 80905

    If you would like to contact AspenPointe , you can reach them at 719-572-6100.

    AspenPointe offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults, Criminal Justice Clients, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)