Facts
- The high level of alcohol consumption is many times greater than the level of illegal drug use, making it one of America's most serious drug problems.
- Methadone doesn't lessen the severity of drug addiction and dependence, and use of the drug in any type of treatment environment leaves the addict completely dependent on and addicted to methadone instead of other opiates they were formerly addicted to.
- Xanax withdrawal can cause delirium and seizures, and grand mal seizures have occurred after abrupt withdrawal after only short-term use.
- Non-medical and illicit use of oxycodone (alone or in combination with other drugs) accounted for 175,949 emergency room visits in 2009.
Seniors/Older Adults - Brodheadsville, PA.You may be stunned to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug treatment programs in Brodheadsville, PA. Addiction is a problem that can affect anyone. Even the elderly who have much 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 find that the medication is beneficial and may take far more than prescribed or in conjunction with other substances like alcohol. Drug treatment centers are a valuable tool in helping seniors/older adults addicted to prescription drugs and other substances. A lot of elderly addicts are also struggling from co-occurring mental health problems that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction troubles.
- Palmerton Hospital
13.6 miles from Brodheadsville, Pennsylvania
Palmerton Hospital is located at:
135 Lafayette Avenue
Palmerton, PA. 18071
If you would like to contact Palmerton Hospital, you can reach them at 610-826-3141.
Palmerton Hospital offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Seniors/Older Adults, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)
- Alternatives Adult Partial Program
18.9 miles from Brodheadsville, Pennsylvania
Alternatives Adult Partial Program is located at:
2545 Schoenersville Road
Bethlehem, PA. 18017
If you would like to contact Alternatives Adult Partial Program, you can reach them at 484-884-5690.
Alternatives Adult Partial Program offers the following treatment services: Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)