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  • Women who are pregnant are urged to never use LSD or any other type of drug.
  • When Ketamine is used as a recreational drug, it is most often evaporated to form a powder that is snorted or compressed into pills.
  • Opiates are types of drugs that have been used for many years to treat pain.
  • Physical drug withdrawal can cause confusion, disorientation, excessive sleepiness and seizures.

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Seniors/Older Adults - Rensselaer, New York

You may be surprised to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug treatment programs in Rensselaer, NY. Addiction is a problem that can affect anyone. Even the elderly who have much more life experience can slide into the lure of drug abuse and addiction. Generally their doctor prescribes a medication to help with the pain, anxiety, etc. They discover that the medication is beneficial and may take more than prescribed or in conjunction with other substances like alcohol. Drug treatment centers are a beneficial tool in helping seniors/older adults addicted to prescription drugs and other substances. Many elderly addicts are also struggling from co-occurring mental health complications that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction troubles.

  • Rensselaer County Department of
    Rensselaer County Department of is located at:

    1641 3rd Street
    Rensselaer, NY. 12144

    If you would like to contact Rensselaer County Department of, you can reach them at 518-463-8869.

    Rensselaer County Department of offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)