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  • While overall drug use in the U.S. dropped sharply through the Eighties, heroin use has remained relatively stable.
  • Marijuana was responsible for over 18% of the emergency room visits in 2009 for patients who were seeking detox or substance abuse treatment as the reason for their visit.
  • When Bath Salts were made illegal in Louisiana, Poison Control Center calls involving them decreased dramatically.
  • Liver disease brought on by chronic abuse of alcohol, including alcoholic fatty liver, hepatitis, and cirrhosis, kills 25,000 Americans each year.

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Seniors/Older Adults - Fairfield

You may be surprised to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug treatment programs in Fairfield, VT. Addiction is a problem that can impact anyone. Even the elderly who have far more life experience can drop into the lure of drug abuse and addiction. Often their doctor prescribes a medication to help with the pain, anxiety, etc. They uncover that the medication is helpful and may take far more than prescribed or in conjunction with other substances like alcohol. Drug treatment facilities 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 mental health problems that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction troubles.

  • Northwestern Counseling and
    5.5 miles from Fairfield, Vermont
    Northwestern Counseling and is located at:

    107 Fisher Pond Road
    St. Albans, VT. 5478

    If you would like to contact Northwestern Counseling and, you can reach them at 802-524-6554.

    Northwestern Counseling and offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Other Languages
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • University of Vermont Medical Center
    25 miles from Fairfield, Vermont
    University of Vermont Medical Center is located at:

    1 South Prospect Street
    Burlington, VT. 5401

    If you would like to contact University of Vermont Medical Center, you can reach them at 802-847-0000.

    University of Vermont Medical 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
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)
  • Burlington Lakeside CBOC
    26.4 miles from Fairfield, Vermont
    Burlington Lakeside CBOC is located at:

    128 Lakeside Avenue
    Burlington, VT. 5401

    If you would like to contact Burlington Lakeside CBOC, you can reach them at 802-657-7000.

    Burlington Lakeside CBOC offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Private Health Insurance