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  • Withdrawal from antipsychotic prescription medication can occur because the brain may need time to adjust to sudden cessation of the drug after prolonged use.
  • Of all of the illicit drug and/or heavy alcohol users in the nation, 43 percent of Americans report using only an illicit drug, 42 percent report using only alcohol heavily, and 16 percent report using both illicit drugs and alcohol heavily.
  • Studies indicate that as much as half of the dopamine-producing cells in the brain can be damaged by prolonged exposure to relatively low levels of methamphetamine.
  • The rate of current marijuana use among American youth aged 12 to 17 has been increasing in recent years and in 2009 was 7.3, and rose again to 7.4 percent in 2010.

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Fleetwood, Pennsylvania - Seniors/Older Adults

You may be shocked to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug rehabilitation programs in Fleetwood, PA. Addiction is a problem that can have an effect on anyone. Even the elderly who have a lot more life experience can fall into the trap of drug abuse and addiction. Generally their doctor prescribes a medication to assist with the pain, anxiety, etc. They uncover that the medication is helpful and may take much more than prescribed or in conjunction with other substances like alcohol. Drug rehab centers are an useful tool in helping seniors/older adults addicted to prescription drugs and other substances. Many elderly addicts are also struggling from co-occurring mental health complications that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction issues.

  • Berks Counseling Center Inc
    9.4 miles from Fleetwood, Pennsylvania
    Berks Counseling Center Inc is located at:

    645 Penn Street
    Reading, PA. 19601

    If you would like to contact Berks Counseling Center Inc, you can reach them at 610-373-4281.

    Berks Counseling Center Inc offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Halfway House, Outpatient, Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, Criminal Justice Clients, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • Familicare Counseling Center
    9.5 miles from Fleetwood, Pennsylvania
    Familicare Counseling Center is located at:

    501 Washington Street
    Reading, PA. 19601

    If you would like to contact Familicare Counseling Center, you can reach them at 610-898-0770.

    Familicare Counseling Center offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid