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  • Methadone withdrawal is so burdensome to those who are addicted and dependent to it, that someone who is using it may think that they will be on it for the rest of their lives, or at least for many years.
  • The largest amounts of toxins in alcoholic drinks can be found in red wine and dark liquors such as bourbon, brandy, whiskey and tequila.
  • Methamphetamine is similar in structure to the brain chemical dopamine, the brain's pleasure transmitter, which is what causes neurons to release large amounts of dopamine which produce a high.
  • 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.

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Seniors/Older Adults - Grand Chenier, Louisiana

You may be stunned to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug treatment programs in Grand Chenier, LA. Addiction is an issue that can have an effect on anyone. Even the elderly who have far more life experience can fall into the lure of drug abuse and addiction. Usually their doctor prescribes a medication to help with the pain, anxiety, etc. They find that the medication is beneficial and may take a lot 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. Quite a few elderly addicts are also suffering from co-occurring mental health complications that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction difficulties.

  • Bridgeway Psychiatric Center
    39.9 miles from Grand Chenier, Louisiana
    Bridgeway Psychiatric Center is located at:

    3451 5th Avenue
    Lake Charles, LA. 70607

    If you would like to contact Bridgeway Psychiatric Center, you can reach them at 337-562-0211.

    Bridgeway Psychiatric Center offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Seniors/Older Adults
    Payment forms accepted: Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • Lake Charles Memorial Hospital
    40.8 miles from Grand Chenier, Louisiana
    Lake Charles Memorial Hospital is located at:

    1701 Oak Park Boulevard
    Lake Charles, LA. 70601

    If you would like to contact Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, you can reach them at 337-494-2185.

    Lake Charles Memorial Hospital offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, 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, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)