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  • Opiates act directly on the respiratory center in the brainstem, causing a slow in activity resulting in a decrease in breathing rate.
  • 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.
  • The strongest predictors of adolescent marijuana use are the individual's beliefs and values regarding the use of marijuana and association with marijuana-using peers.
  • Most states require that a doctor document any methadone which is being dispensed for pain but not for the treatment of drug addiction, and all physicians with appropriate Drug Enforcement Agency registration may prescribe methadone for pain control.

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Seniors/Older Adults - Heber Springs, Arkansas

You may be surprised to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug treatment programs in Heber Springs, AR. Addiction is an issue that can have an impact on anyone. Even the elderly who have a lot more life experience can fall into the trap of drug abuse and addiction. Generally their doctor prescribes a medication to assist with the pain, anxiety, etc. They find that the medication is helpful and may take much more than prescribed or in conjunction with other substances like alcohol. Drug treatment programs are a valuable tool in helping seniors/older adults addicted to prescription drugs and other substances. Quite a few elderly addicts are also struggling from co-occurring psychological health issues that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction issues.

  • Unity Health
    20.5 miles from Heber Springs, Arkansas
    Unity Health is located at:

    1200 South Main Street
    Searcy, AR. 72143

    If you would like to contact Unity Health, you can reach them at 501-278-3366.

    Unity Health offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Seniors/Older Adults
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance
  • Conway Regional Health System
    37.1 miles from Heber Springs, Arkansas
    Conway Regional Health System is located at:

    2302 College Avenue
    Conway, AR. 72034

    If you would like to contact Conway Regional Health System, you can reach them at 501-450-2385.

    Conway Regional Health System offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults
    Payment forms accepted: Medicare
  • Unity Health Harris Medical Center
    41.5 miles from Heber Springs, Arkansas
    Unity Health Harris Medical Center is located at:

    1205 McLain Street
    Newport, AR. 72112

    If you would like to contact Unity Health Harris Medical Center, you can reach them at 870-512-3002.

    Unity Health Harris Medical Center offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Seniors/Older Adults, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • BridgeWay Hospital
    48.4 miles from Heber Springs, Arkansas
    BridgeWay Hospital is located at:

    21 Bridgeway Road
    Maumelle, AR. 72113

    If you would like to contact BridgeWay Hospital, you can reach them at 501-771-1500.

    BridgeWay 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)