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  • The average age of people being admitted to treatment for heroin during 2007 was 36 years old.
  • Older adults reach higher blood levels of alcohol even when drinking commensurate amounts as younger people.
  • Most past year alcohol initiates in 2010, 82.4 percent of the 4.7 million, were younger than 21 the first time they consumed alcohol.
  • Out of the nearly 2 million substance abuse treatment admissions reported to State administrative data systems in 2008, heroin and other opiates made up the largest percentage of drug-related admissions (20.0 percent).

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Seniors/Older Adults - Fairlawn

You may be surprised to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug treatment programs in Fairlawn, OH. Addiction is an issue that can impact anyone. Even the elderly who have far more life experience can fall into the trap of drug abuse and addiction. Typically their doctor prescribes a medication to assist with the pain, anxiety, etc. They uncover that the medication is helpful and may take more than prescribed or in conjunction with other substances like alcohol. Drug rehabilitation centers are an useful tool in helping seniors/older adults addicted to prescription drugs and other substances. Numerous elderly addicts are also struggling from co-occurring mental health issues that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction difficulties.

  • St. Thomas Hospital
    1.1 miles from Fairlawn, Ohio
    St. Thomas Hospital is located at:

    444 North Main Street
    Akron, OH. 44310

    If you would like to contact St. Thomas Hospital, you can reach them at 330-379-9836.

    St. Thomas Hospital offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, Criminal Justice Clients, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance
  • Mature Services Inc
    1.2 miles from Fairlawn, Ohio
    Mature Services Inc is located at:

    365 South Portage Path
    Akron, OH. 44320

    If you would like to contact Mature Services Inc, you can reach them at 330-253-4597 x115.

    Mature Services Inc 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, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)
  • Akron Community Development Assoc
    2.5 miles from Fairlawn, Ohio
    Akron Community Development Assoc is located at:

    1293 Copley Road
    Akron, OH. 44320

    If you would like to contact Akron Community Development Assoc, you can reach them at 330-374-1199.

    Akron Community Development Assoc offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)