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  • When a stimulant-dependent individual abstains from stimulant use, withdrawal symptoms, including depression, fatigue, insomnia, and loss of appetite, reflects a drop in neurotransmitter levels in the brain.
  • The rate of current nonmedical use of prescription drugs among young adults aged 18 to 25 has remained steady for over the past decade and was at 5.9% in 2010.
  • It is a common practice for methamphetamine addicted individuals to exchange sex for money or drugs, creating another risk factor for acquiring and transmitting HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases.
  • Marijuana use and early use of other illicit drugs during adolescence make an individual more likely to continue using marijuana in their mid-30s or beyond.

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Seniors/Older Adults - Fontana Dam, NC.

You may be stunned to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug rehabilitation programs in Fontana Dam, NC. Addiction is a problem that can affect anyone. Even the elderly who have more life experience can slide into the lure of drug abuse and addiction. Typically their doctor prescribes a medication to help with the pain, anxiety, etc. They find that the medication is helpful and may take a lot more than prescribed or in conjunction with other substances like alcohol. Drug rehab facilities are a valuable tool in helping seniors/older adults addicted to prescription drugs and other substances. A lot of elderly addicts are also struggling from co-occurring psychological health problems that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction issues.

  • Appalachian Community Services
    7.8 miles from Fontana Dam, North Carolina
    Appalachian Community Services is located at:

    217 South Main Street
    Robbinsville, NC. 28771

    If you would like to contact Appalachian Community Services, you can reach them at 828-479-6466.

    Appalachian Community Services 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, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)
  • Parkwest Medical Center
    37.1 miles from Fontana Dam, North Carolina
    Parkwest Medical Center is located at:

    9352 Park West Boulevard
    Knoxville, TN. 37923

    If you would like to contact Parkwest Medical Center, you can reach them at 865-373-1000.

    Parkwest Medical Center offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Seniors/Older Adults, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)