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  • Opiates interfere with the transmission of pain messages in the spinal cord, preventing them from reaching the brain and resulting in pain relief.
  • Prescription central nervous system depressants slow down brain function, and if combined with other medications that cause drowsiness or with alcohol, heart rate and respiration can slow down dangerously.
  • Morphine withdrawal symptoms peak in about 48 to 96 hours after the last dose of the drug, and to subside after about 8 to 10 days.
  • Late-onset problem drinking among the elderly occurs frequently in some retirement communities, where drinking at social gatherings is common.

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Seniors/Older Adults - Carol Stream, IL.

You may be astonished to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug rehabilitation programs in Carol Stream, IL. Addiction is a problem that can affect anyone. Even the elderly who have a lot more life experience can drop into the trap of drug abuse and addiction. Generally their doctor prescribes a medication to assist with the pain, anxiety, etc. They discover that the medication is handy and may take a lot 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. Quite a few elderly addicts are also suffering from co-occurring psychological health problems that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction difficulties.

  • Tricon Counseling Centers
    Tricon Counseling Centers is located at:

    380 South Schmale Road
    Carol Stream, IL. 60188

    If you would like to contact Tricon Counseling Centers, you can reach them at 630-933-9556.

    Tricon Counseling Centers offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Seniors/Older Adults, Women, Men, Dui/Dwi Offenders, Criminal Justice Clients, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Spanish, Other Languages
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance
  • Central DuPage Hospital
    3.2 miles from Carol Stream, Illinois
    Central DuPage Hospital is located at:

    25 North Winfied Road
    Winfield, IL. 60190

    If you would like to contact Central DuPage Hospital, you can reach them at 630-933-6405.

    Central DuPage Hospital offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Seniors/Older Adults, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance
  • DUI Counseling Center St. Charles
    8.4 miles from Carol Stream, Illinois
    DUI Counseling Center St. Charles is located at:

    1750 East Main Street
    St. Charles, IL. 60174

    If you would like to contact DUI Counseling Center St. Charles, you can reach them at 630-762-1122.

    DUI Counseling Center St. Charles offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults, Women, Men, Dui/Dwi Offenders
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment