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  • While treating opiate withdrawal through rapid opiate detoxification, the individual is anesthetized throughout the three to four hour procedure, and withdrawal occurs while the patient sleeps.
  • Only heroin, which is almost identical in terms of chemical structure to morphine, can be closely compared when considering dependence liability.
  • There is no antidote which is currently available to counteract the effects of GHB intoxication.
  • The age group that has the highest rate of current binge drinking is 18 to 20 year-olds at (51%).

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Gig Harbor - Seniors/Older Adults

You may be astonished to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug rehab programs in Gig Harbor, WA. Addiction is a problem that can affect anyone. Even the elderly who have more life experience can drop into the lure of drug abuse and addiction. Usually their doctor prescribes a medication to help with the pain, anxiety, etc. They find that the medication is helpful and may take a lot more than prescribed or in conjunction with other substances like alcohol. Drug treatment centers are a valuable tool in helping seniors/older adults addicted to prescription drugs and other substances. Many elderly addicts are also suffering from co-occurring psychological health issues that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction issues.

  • HopeSparks
    8.5 miles from Gig Harbor, Washington
    HopeSparks is located at:

    6424 North 9th Street
    Tacoma, WA. 98406

    If you would like to contact HopeSparks, you can reach them at 253-565-4484.

    HopeSparks offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • Foundation for Multicultural Solutions
    11.3 miles from Gig Harbor, Washington
    Foundation for Multicultural Solutions is located at:

    2316 South State Street
    Tacoma, WA. 98405

    If you would like to contact Foundation for Multicultural Solutions, you can reach them at 253-572-3214.

    Foundation for Multicultural Solutions offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Adolescents, Seniors/Older Adults, Women, Men, Dui/Dwi Offenders, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)
  • St. Joseph Medical Center
    11.6 miles from Gig Harbor, Washington
    St. Joseph Medical Center is located at:

    1717 South J Street
    Tacoma, WA. 98405

    If you would like to contact St. Joseph Medical Center, you can reach them at 253-426-6691.

    St. Joseph Medical Center offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Seniors/Older Adults, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • Mirror Mirror Counseling LLC
    11.6 miles from Gig Harbor, Washington
    Mirror Mirror Counseling LLC is located at:

    3640 South Cedar Street
    Tacoma, WA. 98409

    If you would like to contact Mirror Mirror Counseling LLC, you can reach them at 253-267-5604.

    Mirror Mirror Counseling LLC offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Residential Short-Term Treatment (30 Days Or Less), Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Women, Men, Dui/Dwi Offenders, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted: