Facts
- Research among college youth indicates that hashish use often results in poorer relationships with parents, and more associations with delinquent and drug-using friends.
- Narcotic pain medications, such as Vicodin or OxyContin, put individuals at risk for of serious consequences similar to illicit opioids such as heroin.
- Fevers associated with drug withdrawal must be closely monitored to make sure that they are not the result of an underlying infection, which should be treated immediately.
- OxyContin use may aggravate convulsions in patients who are predisposed to seizures.
GET HELP LOCATING A DRUG TREATMENT PROGRAM
You may be astonished to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug rehab programs in Norwich, CT. Addiction is an issue that can impact anyone. Even the elderly who have much more life experience can fall into the trap of drug abuse and addiction. Generally their doctor prescribes a medication to help 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 rehab 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 mental health problems that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction problems.
- SE Council on Alc and Drug Dep Inc
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
7.2 miles from Norwich, 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)