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  • Most of the States in the nation which have the lowest rates of use of illicit drugs use among persons aged 12 or older are either from the South (five States) or the Midwest (three States).
  • The estimated number of lifetime non-medical users of prescription pain relievers increased significantly from 29.6 million in 2002 to 31.8 million in 2004.
  • With aging, the amount of water in the body is at lower levels and alcohol therefore becomes more concentrated.
  • Some Ecstasy users may experience liver damage, excessive wear of teeth, and hallucinations.

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Seniors/Older Adults - Baxter, Iowa

You may be astonished to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug rehabilitation programs in Baxter, IA. Addiction is an issue 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 aid 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 treatment facilities are an useful tool in helping seniors/older adults addicted to prescription drugs and other substances. Many elderly addicts are also suffering from co-occurring psychological health complications that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction troubles.

  • Central Iowa Psychological Services
    27.8 miles from Baxter, Iowa
    Central Iowa Psychological Services is located at:

    223 South Walnut Avenue
    Ames, IA. 50010

    If you would like to contact Central Iowa Psychological Services, you can reach them at 515-233-1122.

    Central Iowa Psychological Services offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Adolescents, 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, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • Urban Dreams
    28.2 miles from Baxter, Iowa
    Urban Dreams is located at:

    1410 6th Avenue
    Des Moines, IA. 50314

    If you would like to contact Urban Dreams, you can reach them at 515-288-4742.

    Urban Dreams offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, 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, Private Health Insurance