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  • Opiates activate opiate receptors that are widely distributed throughout the brain and body which are part of the body's natural reward system and also relieve pain.
  • The most beneficial treatment for alcohol addiction in older adults may be education, as many seniors lack information about the dangers of excessive alcohol use.
  • Youth who attend all night raves are known to take many Ecstasy pills so that they can dance for hours.
  • The brain registers the psilocybin in magic mushrooms as if it was the natural brain chemical serotonin, and produces its effects by disrupting normal functioning of the serotonin system.

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Empire, LA. - Seniors/Older Adults

You may be shocked to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug rehab programs in Empire, LA. 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 times their doctor prescribes a medication to assist with the pain, anxiety, etc. They find that the medication is handy and may take much more than prescribed or in conjunction with other substances like alcohol. Drug treatment programs are a beneficial 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 complications that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction troubles.

  • Seaside Behavioral Center
    43.9 miles from Empire, Louisiana
    Seaside Behavioral Center is located at:

    4201 Woodland Drive
    New Orleans, LA. 70131

    If you would like to contact Seaside Behavioral Center, you can reach them at 504-393-4223.

    Seaside Behavioral Center offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, 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
  • Responsibility House
    45.5 miles from Empire, Louisiana
    Responsibility House is located at:

    1799 Stumpf Boulevard
    Gretna, LA. 70056

    If you would like to contact Responsibility House, you can reach them at 504-324-6265.

    Responsibility House offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Halfway House, Outpatient, Residential Long-Term Treatment (More Than 30 Days), Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Seniors/Older Adults, Women, Men, Dui/Dwi Offenders, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance
  • Greenpath International Inc
    50.2 miles from Empire, Louisiana
    Greenpath International Inc is located at:

    411 South Broad Street
    New Orleans, LA. 70119

    If you would like to contact Greenpath International Inc, you can reach them at 504-827-2928.

    Greenpath International Inc offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Seniors/Older Adults, Women, Men, Dui/Dwi Offenders, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)