Facts
- Research indicates that a brain process known as long-term potentiating, or LTP, has been shown to be blocked in the brains of rats who were given as little as a single dose of morphine, which continued to be blocked 24 hours later in some instances.
- There is no lack of methadone at the street level, as dealers acquire the drug through various illegal and unsafe means.
- Stimulants were responsible for over 5% of the emergency room visits in 2009 for patients who were seeking detox or substance abuse treatment as the reason for their visit.
- Opiate use and addiction is directly associated with at least 50% of the major crimes in the U.S.
GET HELP LOCATING A DRUG TREATMENT PROGRAM
You may be shocked to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug rehab programs in Niantic, CT. Addiction is a problem that can affect anyone. Even the elderly who have more life experience can slide into the lure of drug abuse and addiction. Usually their doctor prescribes a medication to aid with the pain, anxiety, etc. They find that the medication is helpful and may take a lot more than prescribed or in conjunction with other substances like alcohol. Drug rehabilitation facilities are a beneficial 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 problems that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction difficulties.
- SE Council on Alc and Drug Dep Inc
15.7 miles from Niantic, Connecticut
SE Council on Alc and Drug Dep Inc is located at:
321 Main Street
Norwich, CT. 6360
If you would like to contact SE Council on Alc and Drug Dep Inc, you can reach them at 860-889-3178 x14.
SE Council on Alc and Drug Dep Inc offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults, Women, Men, Dui/Dwi Offenders, Criminal Justice Clients, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors) - Stonington Institute
18.3 miles from Niantic, Connecticut
Stonington Institute is located at:
75 Swantown Hill Road
North Stonington, CT. 6359
If you would like to contact Stonington Institute, you can reach them at 860-445-3008.
Stonington Institute offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Residential Short-Term Treatment (30 Days Or Less), Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Women, Men, Criminal Justice Clients, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)