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  • Stimulant drugs including amphetamines and methamphetamine was a factor in 93,562 emergency room visits in 2009.
  • Some prescription drug theft from pharmacies as a result of employees stealing these drugs. On one occasion for example, a young female stole more than 49,000 doses of hydrocodone before being caught.
  • PCP users sometimes experience a feeling of impending doom.
  • Studies indicate that as little as one alcoholic drink per day can slightly raise the risk of breast cancer in some women, especially those who are postmenopausal or have a family history of breast cancer.

GET HELP LOCATING A DRUG TREATMENT PROGRAM

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Seniors/Older Adults - Guthrie Center

You may be amazed to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug treatment programs in Guthrie Center, IA. Addiction is a problem that can have an impact on anyone. Even the elderly who have much more life experience can slide into the trap of drug abuse and addiction. Often their doctor prescribes a medication to help with the pain, anxiety, etc. They discover that the medication is handy and may take much 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. Many elderly addicts are also struggling from co-occurring psychological health problems that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction issues.

  • Cass County Memorial Hospital
    30.1 miles from Guthrie Center, Iowa
    Cass County Memorial Hospital is located at:

    1501 East 10th Street
    Atlantic, IA. 50022

    If you would like to contact Cass County Memorial Hospital, you can reach them at 712-250-8865.

    Cass County Memorial Hospital offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, 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)