Facts
- Nearly 22.3 million Americans have used inhalants to get high at least once in their lives.
- Opiates interfere with the transmission of pain messages in the spinal cord, preventing them from reaching the brain and resulting in pain relief.
- Studies indicate that stimulation of opiate receptors as a result of opiate use results in feelings of reward, and activation of the pleasure circuit by causing greater amounts of dopamine to be released within the brain.
- The average age of people being admitted to treatment for heroin during 2007 was 36 years old.
Seniors/Older Adults - ChillicotheYou may be stunned to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug rehab programs in Chillicothe, IA. Addiction is an issue that can affect anyone. Even the elderly who have far more life experience can fall into the trap of drug abuse and addiction. Often times their doctor prescribes a medication to aid with the pain, anxiety, etc. They find that the medication is handy and may take much more than prescribed or in conjunction with other substances like alcohol. Drug rehabilitation facilities are an useful tool in helping seniors/older adults addicted to prescription drugs and other substances. Many elderly addicts are also struggling from co-occurring psychological health complications that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction issues.
- Southern Iowa Mental Health Center
7.6 miles from Chillicothe, Iowa
Southern Iowa Mental Health Center is located at:
110 East Main Street
Ottumwa, IA. 52501
If you would like to contact Southern Iowa Mental Health Center, you can reach them at 641-682-8772.
Southern Iowa Mental Health Center offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Seniors/Older Adults, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Spanish
Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
- Crossroads of Pella
15.6 miles from Chillicothe, Iowa
Crossroads of Pella is located at:
103 North 3rd Street
Oskaloosa, IA. 52577
If you would like to contact Crossroads of Pella, you can reach them at 641-676-4060.
Crossroads of Pella offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Seniors/Older Adults, Women, Men, Criminal Justice Clients
Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)