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  • LSD research conducted in the 50's and 60's tried to find the potential therapeutic properties of the "psychedelic" LSD experience in relation to being able to help patients that were dying of terminal illnesses to be able to accept death.
  • White is the typical racial profile for a methamphetamine addict; however rates of use of methamphetamine are also extremely high among Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, American Indians and Alaska Natives.
  • Methamphetamine can produce a high for 8-24 hours when smoked, as opposed to smoking cocaine which produces a high for approximately 20-30 minutes.
  • Irreversible effects caused by inhalant abuse can include hearing loss, limb spasms, central nervous system or brain damage, or bone marrow damage.

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Newhall, IA. - Seniors/Older Adults

You may be stunned to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug treatment programs in Newhall, IA. Addiction is a problem that can impact anyone. Even the elderly who have far more life experience can fall 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 useful and may take far more than prescribed or in conjunction with other substances like alcohol. Drug treatment facilities are an useful tool in helping seniors/older adults addicted to prescription drugs and other substances. Many elderly addicts are also struggling from co-occurring psychological health complications that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction issues.

  • Area Substance Abuse Council
    13.2 miles from Newhall, Iowa
    Area Substance Abuse Council is located at:

    3601 16th Avenue SW
    Cedar Rapids, IA. 52404

    If you would like to contact Area Substance Abuse Council, you can reach them at 319-390-4611.

    Area Substance Abuse Council offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Halfway House, Outpatient, Residential Short-Term Treatment (30 Days Or Less), Residential Long-Term Treatment (More Than 30 Days), Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Seniors/Older Adults, Women, Men, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)
  • Unity Point St. Lukes
    16 miles from Newhall, Iowa
    Unity Point St. Lukes is located at:

    1026 An Avenue NE
    Cedar Rapids, IA. 52402

    If you would like to contact Unity Point St. Lukes, you can reach them at 319-369-7211.

    Unity Point St. Lukes offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)