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  • Out of the estimated 205,400 drug-related emergency room visits made by people seeking detox or substance abuse treatment services in 2009 34.8 percent involved alcohol.
  • Some chemicals in inhalants may produce various pharmacological effects similar to that of prescription drugs.
  • The Tarnak Farm incident during WW II, in which an American F-16 pilot killed several friendly Canadian soldiers on the ground, resulted from the pilot's use of amphetamine.
  • Research indicates that when compared with individuals not involved in drug abuse and addiction, substance-abusing employees are more likely to change jobs more often, be tardy or absent from work, be less productive, be involved in more accidents, file workers' compensation claims

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La Jolla - Seniors/Older Adults

You may be stunned to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug rehabilitation programs in La Jolla, CA. Addiction is a problem that can affect anyone. Even the elderly who have much more life experience can fall into the trap of drug abuse and addiction. Generally their doctor prescribes a medication to aid with the pain, anxiety, etc. They find that the medication is handy and may take much more than prescribed or in conjunction with other substances like alcohol. Drug treatment facilities are an useful tool in helping seniors/older adults addicted to prescription drugs and other substances. Quite a few elderly addicts are also suffering from co-occurring psychological health complications that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction issues.

  • San Diego County MH Services
    6.3 miles from La Jolla, California
    San Diego County MH Services is located at:

    1250 Morena Boulevard
    San Diego, CA. 92110

    If you would like to contact San Diego County MH Services, you can reach them at 619-692-8750.

    San Diego County MH Services offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Seniors/Older Adults, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Spanish, Other Languages
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)
  • Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital
    6.8 miles from La Jolla, California
    Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital is located at:

    7850 Vista Hill Avenue
    San Diego, CA. 92123

    If you would like to contact Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital, you can reach them at 858-278-4110.

    Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, 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)
  • Veterans Village of San Diego
    8.2 miles from La Jolla, California
    Veterans Village of San Diego is located at:

    4141 Pacific Highway
    San Diego, CA. 92110

    If you would like to contact Veterans Village of San Diego, you can reach them at 619-497-0142.

    Veterans Village of San Diego offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Residential Long-Term Treatment (More Than 30 Days), Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Seniors/Older Adults, Women, Men, Criminal Justice Clients, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted:
  • UC San Diego Health
    8.4 miles from La Jolla, California
    UC San Diego Health is located at:

    200 West Arbor Drive
    San Diego, CA. 92103

    If you would like to contact UC San Diego Health, you can reach them at 619-543-3708.

    UC San Diego Health offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)