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  • Prescription drug abuse means that an individual is taking a prescription medication that is not prescribed for them to get high, or taking it for reasons or in dosages other than as prescribed.
  • It has been proven that drug rehab reduces costs associated with health and social costs of addiction, by far more than the cost of the treatment itself.
  • There are an estimated 80,000 deaths attributable to excessive alcohol use each year in the United States.
  • The nearly 11% annual prevalence rate of marijuana use in North America is dramatically higher than the global rate of 9.9%.

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Malden Bridge, New York - Seniors/Older Adults

You may be shocked to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug rehabilitation programs in Malden Bridge, NY. Addiction is a problem that can affect anyone. Even the elderly who have much more life experience can fall into the trap of drug abuse and addiction. Often times their doctor prescribes a medication to assist with the pain, anxiety, etc. They find that the medication is helpful and may take more than prescribed or in conjunction with other substances like alcohol. Drug rehabilitation 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 psychological health complications that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction troubles.

  • Rensselaer County Department of
    14.6 miles from Malden Bridge, New York
    Rensselaer County Department of is located at:

    1641 3rd Street
    Rensselaer, NY. 12144

    If you would like to contact Rensselaer County Department of, you can reach them at 518-463-8869.

    Rensselaer County Department of offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)