Facts
- Parents who don't understand or consider the risks associated with giving prescription drugs to a teenager or other family member for whom the medication was not prescribed are putting these individuals at risk of adverse affects of prescription drug use as well as dependence and addiction.
- Late-onset problem drinking among the elderly occurs frequently in some retirement communities, where drinking at social gatherings is common.
- Many young people who experiment with drugs cease drug use by age 30, but studies indicate that children of alcoholics do not follow that typical trend.
- 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.
Altavista, Virginia - Criminal Justice ClientsDrug treatment is sometimes a part of a criminal justice clients court sentence. In order to provide these clients the rehabilitation they need, there are some specific steps that should be followed before they can enroll into a recovery rehabilitation center. First, they need to find out if they are eligible for drug treatment while involved in the Altavista, Virginia criminal justice system. Their case is evaluated by a panel who decides if they are in need of drug treatment services and if so how much and what type is required. Additionally, when the client is screened for drug addiction problems, the client is also screened for mental health issues as well. Their drug addiction problem, mental health issues, criminal activity, sentence length and previous treatment history are all determining factors in the creation of the rehabilitation plan.
- Horizon Behavioral Health
10.2 miles from Altavista, Virginia
Horizon Behavioral Health is located at:
37 Village Highway
Rustburg, VA. 24588
If you would like to contact Horizon Behavioral Health, you can reach them at 434-332-5149.
Horizon Behavioral Health 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)
- Madeline Centre
16.2 miles from Altavista, Virginia
Madeline Centre is located at:
18697 Forest Road
Lynchburg, VA. 24502
If you would like to contact Madeline Centre, you can reach them at 434-239-0003.
Madeline Centre offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Criminal Justice Clients
Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance