Facts
- The rate of abuse of prescription drugs in the U.S. is at an all-time high, and it is estimated that over 4 million people in the nation are using prescription drugs, which includes Valium, for non-medical purposes.
- Research has proven that crack is one of the most powerful of all illicit drugs in producing a psychological dependency.
- Inhaling the refrigerant Freon to get high may cause sudden sniffing death syndrome, respiratory obstruction and in rare instances, death.
- Of the over 20 million Americans in 2010 who required drug rehab treatment but did not receive it, 1 million felt they did in fact require treatment. Of those who did, 341,000 reported that they made an effort to get treatment, and 683,000 reported making no effort to get treatment.
Seniors/Older Adults - Caret, VA.You may be surprised to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug rehab programs in Caret, VA. Addiction is a problem that can have an effect on anyone. Even the elderly who have a lot more life experience can fall into the trap of drug abuse and addiction. Often their doctor prescribes a medication to aid with the pain, anxiety, etc. They uncover that the medication is useful and may take more than prescribed or in conjunction with other substances like alcohol. Drug treatment facilities are an useful 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 complications that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction problems.
- Hunter Holmes McGuire VAMC
25.1 miles from Caret, Virginia
Hunter Holmes McGuire VAMC is located at:
130 Executive Center Parkway
Fredericksburg, VA. 22401
If you would like to contact Hunter Holmes McGuire VAMC, you can reach them at 540-370-4468.
Hunter Holmes McGuire VAMC offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults
Payment forms accepted: Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
- Jude House Inc
29.8 miles from Caret, Virginia
Jude House Inc is located at:
41650 Old Courthouse Drive
Leonardtown, MD. 20650
If you would like to contact Jude House Inc, you can reach them at 301-932-0700.
Jude House Inc 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, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)