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  • The Police Chief in Pulaski, Virginia reports that approximately 90 percent of all thefts, burglaries, and shoplifting incidents in the area were linked to the OxyContin trade.
  • Most states require that a doctor document any methadone which is being dispensed for pain but not for the treatment of drug addiction, and all physicians with appropriate Drug Enforcement Agency registration may prescribe methadone for pain control.
  • When the brain is given a dose of fentanyl, it raises the levels of certain chemicals in the brain that trigger a state of euphoria and relaxation which is why it is sometimes abused to get high.
  • Methadone users who want to come off of the drug will typically benefit from gradual cessation followed by a drug-free drug rehabilitation program.

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Seniors/Older Adults - Highlandville, IA.

You may be astonished to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug treatment programs in Highlandville, IA. Addiction is a problem that can have an effect on anyone. Even the elderly who have a lot more life experience can drop into the trap of drug abuse and addiction. Often times their doctor prescribes a medication to assist 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 programs are a valuable 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 issues that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction issues.

  • Gilbert Alber PC
    23 miles from Highlandville, Iowa
    Gilbert Alber PC is located at:

    121 North Elm Street
    Cresco, IA. 52136

    If you would like to contact Gilbert Alber PC, you can reach them at 563-547-1779.

    Gilbert Alber PC offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Women, Men, Dui/Dwi Offenders, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment
  • Scenic Bluffs Community Health Centers
    48.6 miles from Highlandville, Iowa
    Scenic Bluffs Community Health Centers is located at:

    238 Front Street
    Cashton, WI. 54619

    If you would like to contact Scenic Bluffs Community Health Centers, you can reach them at 608-654-5100.

    Scenic Bluffs Community Health Centers offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Criminal Justice Clients, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)