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  • Substance abuse treatment for marijuana addiction was a factor in 17.0 percent of the 1.8 million drug rehab treatment admissions reported to State administrative data systems in 2008.
  • Other major side effects which are commonly reported by fentanyl users include diarrhea, nausea, constipation, dry mouth, somnolence, weakness, and sweating and, abdominal pain, headache, fatigue, anorexia and weight loss, dizziness, nervousness, hallucinations, anxiety, depression, flu-like symptoms, indigestion, shortness of breath, hypoventilation, apnea, and urinary retention.
  • When someone drunks alcohol, it goes into their bloodstream where it affects the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord), which controls virtually all body functions.
  • The National Household Survey on Drug Abuse estimated that 6,222,000 Americans aged 12 and older have used crack at least once in their lifetime.

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Seniors/Older Adults - Gheens, LA.

You may be amazed to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug rehabilitation programs in Gheens, LA. Addiction is a problem that can have an impact on 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 uncover that the medication is helpful and may take a lot more than prescribed or in conjunction with other substances like alcohol. Drug rehabilitation centers 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 issues that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction issues.

  • St. Charles Parish Hospital
    17.8 miles from Gheens, Louisiana
    St. Charles Parish Hospital is located at:

    1057 Paul Maillard Road
    Luling, LA. 70070

    If you would like to contact St. Charles Parish Hospital, you can reach them at 985-785-6242.

    St. Charles Parish Hospital offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Seniors/Older Adults, Women, Men
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • Compass Behavioral Health of Houma
    18.8 miles from Gheens, Louisiana
    Compass Behavioral Health of Houma is located at:

    6472 West Main Street
    Houma, LA. 70360

    If you would like to contact Compass Behavioral Health of Houma, you can reach them at 985-223-0161.

    Compass Behavioral Health of Houma offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Seniors/Older Adults, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance
  • Oceans Behavioral Hospital of
    26.5 miles from Gheens, Louisiana
    Oceans Behavioral Hospital of is located at:

    716 Village Road
    Kenner, LA. 70065

    If you would like to contact Oceans Behavioral Hospital of, you can reach them at 504-464-8895.

    Oceans Behavioral Hospital of 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, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)