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  • Many addicted individuals misuse their outpatient methadone maintenance program, and take less than a blocking dose of 80 mg. so that they will be able to "feel it" if they combine their methadone dose with other drugs such as heroin.
  • Research indicates that when compared with individuals not involved in drug abuse and addiction, substance-abusing employees are more likely to change jobs more often, be tardy or absent from work, be less productive, be involved in more accidents, file workers' compensation claims
  • The severity of alcohol withdrawal symptoms is proportional to the amount of alcohol regularly ingested.
  • Penalties and prison terms for crack users and sellers are more stringent than most other drugs.

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Seniors/Older Adults - Licking, MO.

You may be stunned to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug rehab programs in Licking, MO. Addiction is an issue that can have an effect on anyone. Even the elderly who have much more life experience can slide into the lure of drug abuse and addiction. Usually their doctor prescribes a medication to assist with the pain, anxiety, etc. They discover that the medication is useful and may take a lot more than prescribed or in conjunction with other substances like alcohol. Drug treatment centers 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 issues that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction difficulties.

  • Ozarks Medical Center
    52.1 miles from Licking, Missouri
    Ozarks Medical Center is located at:

    1211 Porter Wagner Boulevard
    West Plains, MO. 65775

    If you would like to contact Ozarks Medical Center, you can reach them at 417-257-6762.

    Ozarks Medical Center 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
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)
  • Missouri Baptist Hospital
    62.1 miles from Licking, Missouri
    Missouri Baptist Hospital is located at:

    751 Sappington Bridge Road
    Sullivan, MO. 63080

    If you would like to contact Missouri Baptist Hospital, you can reach them at 573-468-4186.

    Missouri Baptist Hospital offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, 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)