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  • Treatment for stimulant withdrawal may include a regimen of drugs that increase neurotransmitter production, due to the depression and dysphoria caused by sudden cessation of use.
  • Unintentional deaths involving prescription opioids such as Lortab increased 114% from 2001 to 2005, and there were 42,491 hydrocodone (such as that contained in Lortab) combination emergency room visits in 2004.
  • Physical drug withdrawal may cause changes in heart rate and blood pressure.
  • One of the dangers of abusing Lortab is that the individual is constantly putting themselves at risk of experiencing many unwanted and harmful side effects of the drug.

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Popejoy - Seniors/Older Adults

You may be amazed to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug treatment programs in Popejoy, IA. Addiction is an issue that can have an effect on anyone. Even the elderly who have far more life experience can fall into the trap of drug abuse and addiction. Often their doctor prescribes a medication to aid with the pain, anxiety, etc. They find that the medication is handy and may take a lot more than prescribed or in conjunction with other substances like alcohol. Drug rehabilitation programs are a valuable tool in helping seniors/older adults addicted to prescription drugs and other substances. A lot of elderly addicts are also suffering from co-occurring psychological health problems that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction troubles.

  • Central Iowa Psychological Services
    39.8 miles from Popejoy, Iowa
    Central Iowa Psychological Services is located at:

    223 South Walnut Avenue
    Ames, IA. 50010

    If you would like to contact Central Iowa Psychological Services, you can reach them at 515-233-1122.

    Central Iowa Psychological Services offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)