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  • Nearly 70 percent of State and 57 percent of Federal prisoners have used drugs regularly prior to incarceration.
  • When cocaine is injected, the high can last from 15 to 30 minutes.
  • Valium causes a similar change in the brain's reward-inducing dopamine cells as a dose of alcohol, morphine, amphetamine or cocaine.
  • Research has proven that long-term drug use results in changes in the brain that can affect the person long after they have stopped using drugs.

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Seniors/Older Adults - Drakesville, Iowa

You may be shocked to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug rehab programs in Drakesville, IA. Addiction is a problem that can have an impact on anyone. Even the elderly who have much more life experience can fall into the lure of drug abuse and addiction. Often times their doctor prescribes a medication to aid with the pain, anxiety, etc. They discover that the medication is beneficial and may take more than prescribed or in conjunction with other substances like alcohol. Drug rehabilitation centers are a valuable tool in helping seniors/older adults addicted to prescription drugs and other substances. A lot of elderly addicts are also suffering from co-occurring mental health issues that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction problems.

  • Southern Iowa Mental Health Center
    14.1 miles from Drakesville, 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
    31.7 miles from Drakesville, 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)