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  • The rate of current illicit drug use, including marijuana, among Americans aged 50-59 increased from 2.7% in 2002 to 6.2% in 2009.
  • Nearly 3 million Americans aged 12 or older in 2009 used prescription drugs non-medically for the first time within the past year.
  • In late 2003 researchers found at least 93 cases of babies who were experiencing neonatal convulsions and withdrawal symptoms because their mothers had used antidepressants while carrying the baby to term.
  • Taken orally once a day, methadone suppresses narcotic withdrawal for between 24 and 36 hours.

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Beaconsfield, Iowa - Seniors/Older Adults

You may be astonished to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug treatment programs in Beaconsfield, IA. Addiction is a problem that can affect anyone. Even the elderly who have much more life experience can slide into the trap of drug abuse and addiction. Usually their doctor prescribes a medication to assist with the pain, anxiety, etc. They discover that the medication is helpful and may take much more than prescribed or in conjunction with other substances like alcohol. Drug treatment centers are a beneficial tool in helping seniors/older adults addicted to prescription drugs and other substances. A lot of elderly addicts are also struggling from co-occurring psychological health issues that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction problems.

  • Community Access and Life Management
    57.7 miles from Beaconsfield, Iowa
    Community Access and Life Management is located at:

    333 SW 9th Street
    Des Moines, IA. 50309

    If you would like to contact Community Access and Life Management, you can reach them at 515-554-0878.

    Community Access and Life Management offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Residential Short-Term Treatment (30 Days Or Less), 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, Dui/Dwi Offenders, Criminal Justice Clients
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