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  • Over 500,000 emergency room visits related to the use of alcohol in combination with other drugs in 2009 included the following drugs: central nervous system agents (e.g., analgesics, stimulants, sedatives) (229,230 visits), cocaine (152,631 visits), marijuana (125,438 visits), psychotherapeutic agents (e.g., antidepressants and antipsychotics) (44,217 visits), heroin (43,110 visits)
  • Since PCP is only made illegally an individual who takes the drug recreationally never knows exactly what potency of PCP is actually being taken, making the use of this drug particularly dangerous.
  • Just one dose of morphine can block a process in the brain associated with learning and memory for as long as a full day after the drug has been administered.
  • After withdrawal and detoxification are complete, addiction treatment and long-term recovery program is necessary to achieve long-term sobriety.

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Seniors/Older Adults - Switchback, WV.

You may be surprised to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug rehabilitation programs in Switchback, WV. Addiction is an issue that can affect anyone. Even the elderly who have more life experience can fall into the lure of drug abuse and addiction. Generally their doctor prescribes a medication to assist with the pain, anxiety, etc. They find that the medication is useful and may take much more than prescribed or in conjunction with other substances like alcohol. Drug rehabilitation centers are a beneficial tool in helping seniors/older adults addicted to prescription drugs and other substances. Quite a few elderly addicts are also suffering from co-occurring mental health problems that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction troubles.

  • Princeton Community Hospital
    12.1 miles from Switchback, West Virginia
    Princeton Community Hospital is located at:

    1333 Southview Drive
    Bluefield, WV. 24701

    If you would like to contact Princeton Community Hospital, you can reach them at 304-325-4673.

    Princeton Community Hospital offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • Southwestern Virginia MH Institute
    37.9 miles from Switchback, West Virginia
    Southwestern Virginia MH Institute is located at:

    340 Bagley Circle
    Marion, VA. 24354

    If you would like to contact Southwestern Virginia MH Institute, you can reach them at 276-783-1200.

    Southwestern Virginia MH Institute offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Seniors/Older Adults, 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), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)