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  • Ketamine is abused recreationally massive numbers of young people as a "club drug," and is often distributed at "raves", which are popular all night dance parties.
  • Opiate withdrawal can include symptoms such as extreme agitation, anxiety, tremors, muscle aches, hot and cold flashes, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
  • What is sold as Ecstasy today is typically a toxic concoction of a variety of substances such as ephedrine which is a stimulant, dextromethorphan which is a cough suppressant, ketamine which is an anesthetic or even caffeine, cocaine and methamphetamine.
  • Long-term hashish users will inevitably develop a tolerance to the drug, needing larger doses of the drug to get the same desired results that he or she used to get from smaller amounts.

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Oak Ridge - Seniors/Older Adults

You may be amazed to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug rehab programs in Oak Ridge, TN. Addiction is a problem that can have an impact on anyone. Even the elderly who have more life experience can slide into the lure of drug abuse and addiction. Often their doctor prescribes a medication to help with the pain, anxiety, etc. They find that the medication is beneficial and may take much more than prescribed or in conjunction with other substances like alcohol. Drug rehabilitation facilities are a valuable tool in helping seniors/older adults addicted to prescription drugs and other substances. Many elderly addicts are also suffering from co-occurring mental health problems that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction troubles.

  • Parkwest Medical Center
    10.8 miles from Oak Ridge, Tennessee
    Parkwest Medical Center is located at:

    9352 Park West Boulevard
    Knoxville, TN. 37923

    If you would like to contact Parkwest Medical Center, you can reach them at 865-373-1000.

    Parkwest Medical Center offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Seniors/Older Adults, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • Westcare Tennessee Treatment Facility
    15.1 miles from Oak Ridge, Tennessee
    Westcare Tennessee Treatment Facility is located at:

    229 Carter Avenue
    Harriman, TN. 37748

    If you would like to contact Westcare Tennessee Treatment Facility, you can reach them at 865-234-7030.

    Westcare Tennessee Treatment Facility offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Seniors/Older Adults, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, Criminal Justice Clients, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)