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  • Over 500,000 emergency room visits related to the use of alcohol in combination with other drugs in 2009 included the following drugs: central nervous system agents (e.g., analgesics, stimulants, sedatives) (229,230 visits), cocaine (152,631 visits), marijuana (125,438 visits), psychotherapeutic agents (e.g., antidepressants and antipsychotics) (44,217 visits), heroin (43,110 visits)
  • In the case of heroin, craving and relapse can occur weeks and months after withdrawal symptoms are long gone.
  • When someone exceeds the prescribed dosage for Percocet or seek to obtain the drug again after the first time that it has been legitimately prescribed by their physician, they should be aware of the fact that they may have developed an addiction to the drug.
  • Once someone takes Ecstasy they experience a boost in energy which makes it a perfect drug of choice for part-goers who will typically take the drug so they can dance and party for hours on end.

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Edgemont, Pennsylvania - Seniors/Older Adults

You may be amazed to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug treatment programs in Edgemont, PA. Addiction is a problem that can impact anyone. Even the elderly who have a lot more life experience can drop 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 helpful and may take a lot 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 suffering from co-occurring psychological health complications that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction troubles.

  • Bryn Mawr Hospital
    7.5 miles from Edgemont, Pennsylvania
    Bryn Mawr Hospital is located at:

    130 South Bryn Mawr Avenue
    Bryn Mawr, PA. 19010

    If you would like to contact Bryn Mawr Hospital, you can reach them at 888-227-3898.

    Bryn Mawr Hospital offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, 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)
  • RHD Lower Merion Counseling Services
    7.6 miles from Edgemont, Pennsylvania
    RHD Lower Merion Counseling Services is located at:

    850 West Lancaster Avenue
    Bryn Mawr, PA. 19010

    If you would like to contact RHD Lower Merion Counseling Services, you can reach them at 610-520-1510 x221.

    RHD Lower Merion Counseling Services offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Seniors/Older Adults, Other Languages
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance