Facts
- The occurrence of prescription drug abuse in older Americans aged 50 and older is a significant problem, making up 3.5 percent of all substance abuse treatment admissions in 2008, up from 0.7 percent in 1992.
- The prevalence of current illicit drug and heavy alcohol use is higher among younger workers, especially the youngest workers, than among older workers in the U.S.
- Sudden stopping use of methadone at high doses can result in withdrawal symptoms described as "the worst withdrawal imaginable," which individuals will need to endure for weeks or even months.
- Once someone is addicted to crystal meth, kicking the addiction is said to be almost impossible without intervention.
Men - Powhatan, VirginiaMen only drug treatment programs are similar to standard treatment facilities except all the clients are male. These gender specific treatment programs are helpful for men because they are able to share past traumatic memories in an atmosphere where they can feel free of judgment and having to maintain a tough exterior at all times. The reasons men become addicted to drugs or alcohol is often different than women. The underlying issues that men struggle with when it comes to recovering from drug addiction are also different than women. While attending a men only drug rehab clients are counseled on these male specific issues and are given the education they need on how to avoid drugs and alcohol once they complete treatment.
- Goochland Powhatan Community Services
Goochland Powhatan Community Services is located at:
3910 Old Buckingham Road
Powhatan, VA. 23139
If you would like to contact Goochland Powhatan Community Services, you can reach them at 804-598-2200.
Goochland Powhatan Community Services offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Men, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)
- Richmond Private Methadone Clinic
24.2 miles from Powhatan, Virginia
Richmond Private Methadone Clinic is located at:
4926 West Broad Street
Richmond, VA. 23230
If you would like to contact Richmond Private Methadone Clinic, you can reach them at 804-673-5241.
Richmond Private Methadone Clinic offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men
Payment forms accepted: Self Payment
- Chesterfield Department of
26.3 miles from Powhatan, Virginia
Chesterfield Department of is located at:
6801 Lucy Corr Boulevard
Chesterfield, VA. 23832
If you would like to contact Chesterfield Department of, you can reach them at 804-748-1227.
Chesterfield Department of offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, Criminal Justice Clients, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Spanish
Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)