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  • When a prescription medication is stopped, withdrawal from the drug causes a return of the original symptom the medication was used for, often in a much worse degree.
  • Major opiate or synthetic opioid withdrawal symptoms peak between 24 and 48 hours after the last dose and subside after about a week.
  • When someone drunks alcohol, it goes into their bloodstream where it affects the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord), which controls virtually all body functions.
  • Magic mushrooms contain around 0.2 to 0.4 percent of the hallucinogen psilocybin, along with a trace amount of psilocin; another hallucinogenic substance.

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Gem, Kansas - Seniors/Older Adults

You may be surprised to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug rehab programs in Gem, KS. Addiction is an issue that can impact anyone. Even the elderly who have more life experience can fall into the lure of drug abuse and addiction. Often 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 an useful tool in helping seniors/older adults addicted to prescription drugs and other substances. Many elderly addicts are also struggling from co-occurring psychological health issues that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction difficulties.

  • Pathways to Freedom LLC
    80.9 miles from Gem, Kansas
    Pathways to Freedom LLC is located at:

    30255 County Road 35
    Wray, CO. 80758

    If you would like to contact Pathways to Freedom LLC, you can reach them at 970-332-5721.

    Pathways to Freedom LLC offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, Dui/Dwi Offenders
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment
  • New Beginnings Therapy Associates LLC
    110.3 miles from Gem, Kansas
    New Beginnings Therapy Associates LLC is located at:

    308 West 4th Street
    North Platte, NE. 69101

    If you would like to contact New Beginnings Therapy Associates LLC, you can reach them at 308-532-0777.

    New Beginnings Therapy Associates LLC offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Seniors/Older Adults, Women, Men, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • Catholic Charities of SW Kansas
    132 miles from Gem, Kansas
    Catholic Charities of SW Kansas is located at:

    906 Central Avenue
    Dodge City, KS. 67801

    If you would like to contact Catholic Charities of SW Kansas, you can reach them at 620-227-1562.

    Catholic Charities of SW Kansas offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults, Women, Men
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance
  • Larned State Hospital
    132.5 miles from Gem, Kansas
    Larned State Hospital is located at:

    1301 Kansas Highway 264
    Larned, KS. 67550

    If you would like to contact Larned State Hospital, you can reach them at 620-285-2131.

    Larned State Hospital offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, 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), Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)