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  • Long-term heavy drinking can accelerate the development of age-related postural instability, increasing the likelihood of falls.
  • The findings of a recent 10-year follow-up study regarding the relationship between marijuana use and the development of psychosis over time found that marijuana use was a risk factor for the prevalence of psychotic symptoms.
  • Alcohol withdrawal is triggered when the central nervous system attempts to adjust to the sudden absence of ethyl alcohol in the body.
  • Past year, past month, and daily use of marijuana rose among 8th graders between 2009 and 2010, indicating a softening attitude regarding the risk of using marijuana.

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Homestead, Iowa - Seniors/Older Adults

You may be stunned to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug rehabilitation programs in Homestead, IA. Addiction is a problem that can impact anyone. Even the elderly who have more life experience can drop into the lure of drug abuse and addiction. Often times 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 rehabilitation programs are an useful 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 troubles.

  • Area Substance Abuse Council
    17.5 miles from Homestead, Iowa
    Area Substance Abuse Council is located at:

    3601 16th Avenue SW
    Cedar Rapids, IA. 52404

    If you would like to contact Area Substance Abuse Council, you can reach them at 319-390-4611.

    Area Substance Abuse Council offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Halfway House, Outpatient, Residential Short-Term Treatment (30 Days Or Less), Residential Long-Term Treatment (More Than 30 Days), Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Seniors/Older Adults, Women, Men, 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)
  • Unity Point St. Lukes
    20.3 miles from Homestead, Iowa
    Unity Point St. Lukes is located at:

    1026 An Avenue NE
    Cedar Rapids, IA. 52402

    If you would like to contact Unity Point St. Lukes, you can reach them at 319-369-7211.

    Unity Point St. Lukes offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, 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)