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  • Studies indicate that most individuals who seek treatment and remain in a drug rehab program stop using drugs, decrease their criminal activity, and improve their occupational, social, and psychological functioning.
  • Some of the common street names for heroin are smack, thunder, hell dust, big H, nose drops, H, ska, junk, and skag.
  • 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.
  • Valium is a central nervous system depressant, so can also affect an individual's ability to drive safely.

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Knoxville, TN. - Seniors/Older Adults

You may be surprised to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug rehab programs in Knoxville, TN. Addiction is a problem that can affect anyone. Even the elderly who have far more life experience can drop into the lure of drug abuse and addiction. Often times their doctor prescribes a medication to aid with the pain, anxiety, etc. They uncover that the medication is handy and may take far more than prescribed or in conjunction with other substances like alcohol. Drug rehab programs are a beneficial 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 problems.

  • Parkwest Medical Center
    Parkwest Medical Center is located at:

    9352 Park West Boulevard
    Knoxville, TN. 37923

    If you would like to contact Parkwest Medical Center, you can reach them at 865-373-1000.

    Parkwest Medical Center offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Seniors/Older Adults, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • E M Jellinek Center
    E M Jellinek Center is located at:

    130 Hinton Avenue
    Knoxville, TN. 37917

    If you would like to contact E M Jellinek Center, you can reach them at 865-525-4627.

    E M Jellinek Center offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Halfway House, Residential Short-Term Treatment (30 Days Or Less), Residential Long-Term Treatment (More Than 30 Days), Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Seniors/Older Adults, Men, Criminal Justice Clients, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment
  • Starr Regional Hospital
    Starr Regional Hospital is located at:

    886 Highway 411 North
    Etowah, TN. 37331

    If you would like to contact Starr Regional Hospital, you can reach them at 423-263-3600.

    Starr Regional Hospital offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Seniors/Older Adults
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • Westcare Tennessee Treatment Facility
    Westcare Tennessee Treatment Facility is located at:

    229 Carter Avenue
    Harriman, TN. 37748

    If you would like to contact Westcare Tennessee Treatment Facility, you can reach them at 865-234-7030.

    Westcare Tennessee Treatment Facility offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Seniors/Older Adults, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, Criminal Justice Clients, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)