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  • Over 9% percent of high school seniors in the United States have used hallucinogens other than LSD, a category that includes magic mushrooms, at least once in their lifetime.
  • Inhaling hexane to achieve a high, a substance found in nitrous oxide, can cause altered perception and motor coordination, limb spasms, hearing and visions loss and in extreme cases, death from lack of oxygen to the brain.
  • 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.
  • Some Ambien which has been purchased on the Internet has been found to contain haloperidol (Haldol), which is a potent antipsychotic drug which has many dangerous side effects.

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Seniors/Older Adults - Abbottstown, PA.

You may be surprised to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug treatment programs in Abbottstown, PA. Addiction is an issue that can impact anyone. Even the elderly who have more life experience can fall into the trap of drug abuse and addiction. Typically their doctor prescribes a medication to help with the pain, anxiety, etc. They discover that the medication is beneficial and may take far more than prescribed or in conjunction with other substances like alcohol. Drug treatment programs are an useful tool in helping seniors/older adults addicted to prescription drugs and other substances. A lot of elderly addicts are also struggling from co-occurring mental health problems that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction issues.

  • Colonial House Inc
    10 miles from Abbottstown, Pennsylvania
    Colonial House Inc is located at:

    1300 Woodberry Road
    York, PA. 17408

    If you would like to contact Colonial House Inc, you can reach them at 717-792-9702.

    Colonial House Inc offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Residential Short-Term Treatment (30 Days Or Less), Residential Long-Term Treatment (More Than 30 Days), 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, Medicaid, Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)
  • Yorktowne Psychological and
    14.6 miles from Abbottstown, Pennsylvania
    Yorktowne Psychological and is located at:

    220 East King Street
    York, PA. 17403

    If you would like to contact Yorktowne Psychological and, you can reach them at 717-843-4357.

    Yorktowne Psychological and offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, Dui/Dwi Offenders, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance, Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)
  • White Deer Run of York
    18.7 miles from Abbottstown, Pennsylvania
    White Deer Run of York is located at:

    106 Davies Drive
    York, PA. 17402

    If you would like to contact White Deer Run of York, you can reach them at 717-840-2308.

    White Deer Run of York offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Residential Short-Term Treatment (30 Days Or Less), Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Women, Men, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Private Health Insurance