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  • Sudden stopping use of methadone at high doses can result in withdrawal symptoms described as "the worst withdrawal imaginable," which individuals will need to endure for weeks or even months.
  • The prevalence of problem drinking in nursing homes is nearly 50% percent in the United States.
  • Methadone often takes 20 to 24 hours to leave the body once it's been taken, but this can vary from person to person.
  • Physical drug withdrawal can cause confusion, disorientation, excessive sleepiness and seizures.

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Folkston, Georgia - Seniors/Older Adults

You may be surprised to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug rehab programs in Folkston, GA. Addiction is a problem that can affect anyone. Even the elderly who have more life experience can fall into the lure of drug abuse and addiction. Usually their doctor prescribes a medication to aid with the pain, anxiety, etc. They discover that the medication is beneficial and may take a lot more than prescribed or in conjunction with other substances like alcohol. Drug treatment centers are a beneficial tool in helping seniors/older adults addicted to prescription drugs and other substances. A lot of elderly addicts are also suffering from co-occurring mental health problems that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction troubles.

  • Unison Behavioral Health Services
    27 miles from Folkston, Georgia
    Unison Behavioral Health Services is located at:

    1007 Mary Street
    Waycross, GA. 31503

    If you would like to contact Unison Behavioral Health Services, you can reach them at 912-449-7100.

    Unison Behavioral Health Services offers the following treatment services: 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, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)
  • Mayo Clinic Health System
    27.4 miles from Folkston, Georgia
    Mayo Clinic Health System is located at:

    1900 Tebeau Street
    Waycross, GA. 31501

    If you would like to contact Mayo Clinic Health System, you can reach them at 912-338-6338.

    Mayo Clinic Health System offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, 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)
  • Community Rehabilitation Center
    44.6 miles from Folkston, Georgia
    Community Rehabilitation Center is located at:

    623 Beechwood Street
    Jacksonville, FL. 32206

    If you would like to contact Community Rehabilitation Center, you can reach them at 904-358-1211.

    Community Rehabilitation Center offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Seniors/Older Adults
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)
  • Family Foundations
    47 miles from Folkston, Georgia
    Family Foundations is located at:

    40 East Adam Street
    Jacksonville, FL. 32202

    If you would like to contact Family Foundations, you can reach them at 904-396-4846.

    Family Foundations offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Seniors/Older Adults
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)