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  • Proponents of methadone maintenance often state that patients receiving treatment are "dependent" on the medication, not "addicted".
  • Short-term effects produced by heroin include a surge of euphoria and clouded thinking followed by alternately wakeful and drowsy states.
  • Opiate users who inject their drug of choice are at risk from infections from unsterile solutions, syringes, and needles which can cause illnesses such as liver disease, tetanus, and serum hepatitis.
  • Instances of alcohol-related admissions to acute care hospitals for older Americans are similar to those for heart attacks.

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Seniors/Older Adults - Lexington, IL.

You may be amazed to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug rehabilitation programs in Lexington, IL. Addiction is an issue that can have an effect on anyone. Even the elderly who have far more life experience can fall into the lure of drug abuse and addiction. Usually their doctor prescribes a medication to help with the pain, anxiety, etc. They find that the medication is useful and may take a lot more than prescribed or in conjunction with other substances like alcohol. Drug rehabilitation 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 psychological health issues that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction troubles.

  • Behavior Wellness Center
    24.6 miles from Lexington, Illinois
    Behavior Wellness Center is located at:

    4 Doctors Park
    Gibson City, IL. 60936

    If you would like to contact Behavior Wellness Center, you can reach them at 217-784-4540.

    Behavior Wellness Center offers the following treatment services: 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)
  • Two Rivers Outreach Inc
    33.5 miles from Lexington, Illinois
    Two Rivers Outreach Inc is located at:

    401 West Bridge Street
    Streator, IL. 61364

    If you would like to contact Two Rivers Outreach Inc, you can reach them at 815-220-0299.

    Two Rivers Outreach Inc offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults, Women, Dui/Dwi Offenders, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment
  • Piatt County Mental Health Center
    42.1 miles from Lexington, Illinois
    Piatt County Mental Health Center is located at:

    1921 North Market Street
    Monticello, IL. 61856

    If you would like to contact Piatt County Mental Health Center, you can reach them at 217-762-5371.

    Piatt County Mental Health Center offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Seniors/Older Adults, Criminal Justice Clients, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)