Facts
- Nonstudent, nonmilitary personnel who don't have access to health services are more vulnerable to conditions such as depression and anxiety, often associated with dangerous alcohol consumption patterns.
- Studies indicate that animals will self-administer anabolic steroids when they are given the opportunity, indicating that the use of anabolic steroids are reinforcing.
- When Coca was first introduced the alkaloid cocaine was isolated, and it was used in medicine for its medicinal effects on depression, alcohol and morphine addiction, fatigue, and as a local anesthetic. The result was addiction and dependency to cocaine and its use in medicine was discontinued.
- The rate of current and past-year use of Ecstasy has increased dramatically among 8th and 10th graders in the U.S.
Fall Creek, Oregon - Seniors/Older AdultsYou may be astonished to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug rehab programs in Fall Creek, OR. Addiction is an issue that can affect anyone. Even the elderly who have far more life experience can slide into the lure of drug abuse and addiction. Typically their doctor prescribes a medication to aid 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 rehab centers are an useful tool in helping seniors/older adults addicted to prescription drugs and other substances. A lot of elderly addicts are also suffering from co-occurring psychological health complications that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction problems.