Facts
- The prevalence of problem drinking in nursing homes is nearly 50% percent in the United States.
- Instead of disposing of prescription drugs down toilets or drains, prescription drugs should be disposed of in sealed plastic bags with filler such as coffee grounds or kitty litter.
- Studies indicate that long-term methamphetamine use may result in extensive damage to the serotonin-containing nerve cells in the body, leading to long-term sleep deprivation.
- Of the over 22 million Americans who were classified with substance dependence or abuse in 2010, 2.9 million were dependent to or abused both alcohol and illicit drugs, 4.2 million had dependence or abuse of illicit drugs but not alcohol, and 15.0 million had dependence or abuse of alcohol but not illicit drugs.
Seniors/Older Adults - Glens Falls, New YorkYou may be astonished to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug treatment programs in Glens Falls, NY. Addiction is an issue that can have an impact on anyone. Even the elderly who have more life experience can slide into the lure of drug abuse and addiction. Usually their doctor prescribes a medication to help with the pain, anxiety, etc. They discover that the medication is useful and may take much more than prescribed or in conjunction with other substances like alcohol. Drug rehab centers are a valuable tool in helping seniors/older adults addicted to prescription drugs and other substances. Many elderly addicts are also struggling from co-occurring mental health problems that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction troubles.