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  • One of the reasons it is so hard to stop taking Vicodin is because of the intense withdrawal symptoms that occur as a result of abrupt cessation of use.
  • Of the over 20 million current illicit drug users aged 18 or older in 2010, over 13 million (65.9 percent) were working either full or part time.
  • The current increase in the use of GHB adolescents in the United States is associated with increase in reports of GHB-related injuries and deaths.
  • Opiate users spend the vast majority of their time obtaining opiates and recovering from its effects, give up other pursuits for the sake of drug use.

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Ellendale, Tennessee - Seniors/Older Adults

You may be stunned to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug treatment programs in Ellendale, TN. Addiction is a problem that can have an effect on anyone. Even the elderly who have far more life experience can slide into the lure of drug abuse and addiction. Often their doctor prescribes a medication to assist 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 rehabilitation facilities are a valuable tool in helping seniors/older adults addicted to prescription drugs and other substances. Many elderly addicts are also struggling from co-occurring mental health problems that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction difficulties.

  • Lakeside Behavioral Health System
    3.4 miles from Ellendale, Tennessee
    Lakeside Behavioral Health System is located at:

    2911 Brunswick Road
    Memphis, TN. 38133

    If you would like to contact Lakeside Behavioral Health System, you can reach them at 901-377-4700.

    Lakeside Behavioral Health System offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Criminal Justice Clients, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • Memphis VAMC
    5 miles from Ellendale, Tennessee
    Memphis VAMC is located at:

    3461 Austin Peay Highway
    Memphis, TN. 38128

    If you would like to contact Memphis VAMC, you can reach them at 901-261-4500.

    Memphis VAMC offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Seniors/Older Adults
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance