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  • When taken in equal doses, the withdrawal symptoms that occur with methadone are much more severe than those of morphine and are significantly more prolonged.
  • Males have higher rates of alcohol-related deaths and hospitalizations than women in the United States.
  • Over 20% of patients seeking detox or substance abuse treatment as part of an emergency room visit in 2009 were referred to detox or treatment services.
  • Studies indicate that drinkers who are able to handle a lot of alcohol in one drinking episode are at higher risk of developing alcohol dependence.

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Seniors/Older Adults - Annandale, Virginia

You may be surprised to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug treatment programs in Annandale, VA. Addiction is a problem that can have an effect on anyone. Even the elderly who have more life experience can slide into the trap of drug abuse and addiction. Often times their doctor prescribes a medication to aid with the pain, anxiety, etc. They find that the medication is helpful and may take much more than prescribed or in conjunction with other substances like alcohol. Drug rehabilitation programs are a valuable 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 issues that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction issues.