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  • U.S. law enforcement officials report an increase in sick and elderly people selling their prescription drugs for profit.
  • It is not uncommon for methamphetamine addicted individuals to display compulsive action, such as cleaning and grooming or sorting and disassembling objects.
  • Xanax withdrawal symptoms can include malaise, weakness, insomnia, tachycardia, lightheadedness, and dizziness.
  • Women and low-body-weight males have a lesser capacity to break alcohol down in the same amount of time as a heavier male or female, resulting in higher blood alcohol concentration.

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Seniors/Older Adults - Gettysburg

You may be stunned to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug rehabilitation programs in Gettysburg, PA. Addiction is a problem that can have an impact on 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 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 facilities are a valuable tool in helping seniors/older adults addicted to prescription drugs and other substances. Numerous elderly addicts are also suffering from co-occurring mental health problems that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction issues.

  • TrueNorth Wellness Services
    TrueNorth Wellness Services is located at:

    44 South Franklin Street
    Gettysburg, PA. 17325

    If you would like to contact TrueNorth Wellness Services, you can reach them at 717-334-9111.

    TrueNorth Wellness Services offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, 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, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)
  • Carroll County Health Department
    21.7 miles from Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
    Carroll County Health Department is located at:

    290 South Center Street
    Westminster, MD. 21157

    If you would like to contact Carroll County Health Department, you can reach them at 410-876-4800.

    Carroll County Health Department offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, 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, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)
  • Carroll Hospital
    22.5 miles from Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
    Carroll Hospital is located at:

    200 Memorial Avenue
    Westminster, MD. 21157

    If you would like to contact Carroll Hospital, you can reach them at 410-848-3000.

    Carroll Hospital offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, 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, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)