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  • When the brain is given a dose of fentanyl, it raises the levels of certain chemicals in the brain that trigger a state of euphoria and relaxation which is why it is sometimes abused to get high.
  • Much like other opiate drugs such as heroin and morphine, fentanyl works on areas of the brain that control pain, pleasure and emotions.
  • Psychological addiction on alcohol may occur with regular use of even relatively moderate daily amounts. It may also occur in people who consume alcohol only under certain conditions, such as before and during social occasions.
  • There are an estimated 80,000 deaths attributable to excessive alcohol use each year in the United States.

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Seniors/Older Adults - Brightwaters

You may be shocked to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug rehab programs in Brightwaters, NY. Addiction is an issue that can have an impact on anyone. Even the elderly who have more life experience can drop into the lure of drug abuse and addiction. Usually their doctor prescribes a medication to aid with the pain, anxiety, etc. They discover that the medication is useful and may take much more than prescribed or in conjunction with other substances like alcohol. Drug treatment programs are a beneficial tool in helping seniors/older adults addicted to prescription drugs and other substances. Numerous elderly addicts are also struggling from co-occurring mental health problems that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction difficulties.

  • Catholic Charities of Rockville Centre
    0.8 miles from Brightwaters, New York
    Catholic Charities of Rockville Centre is located at:

    12 Mechanicsville Road
    Bay Shore, NY. 11706

    If you would like to contact Catholic Charities of Rockville Centre, you can reach them at 631-968-8007.

    Catholic Charities of Rockville Centre offers the following treatment services: Seniors/Older Adults
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • Behavioral Enhancement and SAMT OP
    3.3 miles from Brightwaters, New York
    Behavioral Enhancement and SAMT OP is located at:

    770 Grand Boulevard
    Deer Park, NY. 11729

    If you would like to contact Behavioral Enhancement and SAMT OP, you can reach them at 631-392-4357.

    Behavioral Enhancement and SAMT OP offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Women, Men, Dui/Dwi Offenders, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)