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  • Studies of secondary schools indicate that students in the 8th grade regularly report the highest rate of past year, current, and lifetime inhalant use.
  • Occasionally, rare heroin withdrawal symptoms can occur including cardiac arrhythmias, strokes, seizures, dehydration and suicide attempts.
  • Studies indicate that violent death is at least four times as common among regular users of amphetamines as it is among non-users who are of the same age and sex.
  • White wine and clear liquors such as rum, vodka and gin have fewer toxins and tend to cause less frequent and less severe hangovers than darker varieties of alcohol.

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Seniors/Older Adults - Melrose

You may be stunned to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug rehab programs in Melrose, IA. Addiction is an issue that can impact anyone. Even the elderly who have far more life experience can slide into the trap of drug abuse and addiction. Generally their doctor prescribes a medication to aid with the pain, anxiety, etc. They discover that the medication is helpful and may take more than prescribed or in conjunction with other substances like alcohol. Drug treatment centers are a beneficial 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 issues.

  • Crossroads of Pella
    29 miles from Melrose, Iowa
    Crossroads of Pella is located at:

    103 North 3rd Street
    Oskaloosa, IA. 52577

    If you would like to contact Crossroads of Pella, you can reach them at 641-676-4060.

    Crossroads of Pella offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Seniors/Older Adults, Women, Men, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)
  • Southern Iowa Mental Health Center
    31.4 miles from Melrose, Iowa
    Southern Iowa Mental Health Center is located at:

    110 East Main Street
    Ottumwa, IA. 52501

    If you would like to contact Southern Iowa Mental Health Center, you can reach them at 641-682-8772.

    Southern Iowa Mental Health Center offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, 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)