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  • Large amounts of opiates, like heroin, can cause the respiration to shut down completely.
  • The sleeping pill Ambien seems to cause less severe withdrawal symptoms than the barbiturates or benzodiazepines.
  • Opiate overdose can occur when opiates slow down respiration to the point that can cause the person to stop breathing altogether and die.
  • Methamphetamine is used recreationally and illicitly among college students, truck drivers and athletes in the U.S. for the increased energy and alertness that the drug produces.

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Seniors/Older Adults - Jefferson, SD.

You may be surprised to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug treatment programs in Jefferson, SD. Addiction is a problem that can impact anyone. Even the elderly who have a lot more life experience can drop into the lure of drug abuse and addiction. Generally their doctor prescribes a medication to assist with the pain, anxiety, etc. They find that the medication is handy 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. Quite a few elderly addicts are also struggling from co-occurring psychological health issues that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction difficulties.

  • Siouxland Mental Health Center
    11 miles from Jefferson, South Dakota
    Siouxland Mental Health Center is located at:

    625 Court Street
    Sioux City, IA. 51101

    If you would like to contact Siouxland Mental Health Center, you can reach them at 712-252-3871 x256.

    Siouxland Mental Health Center offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Criminal Justice Clients, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)
  • Omaha Tribe of Nebraska
    34.2 miles from Jefferson, South Dakota
    Omaha Tribe of Nebraska is located at:

    P.O. Box 250
    Macy, NE. 68039

    If you would like to contact Omaha Tribe of Nebraska, you can reach them at 402-837-5381.

    Omaha Tribe of Nebraska offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults
    Payment forms accepted: Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance
  • Midtown Health Center
    57.3 miles from Jefferson, South Dakota
    Midtown Health Center is located at:

    302 West Phillips Avenue
    Norfolk, NE. 68701

    If you would like to contact Midtown Health Center, you can reach them at 402-371-8000.

    Midtown Health Center offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)