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  • Because individuals who take hypnotic medication to sleep often experience withdrawal from these drugs when they try and quit, they often become addicted to them and use them long-term for fear of going through withdrawal.
  • The physical effects include increased body temperature, heart rate, and blood pressure; sleeplessness, and loss of appetite.
  • The 2009 World Drug Report stated that annual marijuana resin production was estimated at anywhere from 2,200 to 9,900 metric tons.
  • Withdrawal symptoms from the benzodiazepine drug Ativan can range from mild anxiety and insomnia to more severe symptoms such as seizures and psychosis.

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Seniors/Older Adults - Lowell, MA.

You may be astonished to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug treatment programs in Lowell, MA. Addiction is a problem that can impact anyone. Even the elderly who have far more life experience can slide into the lure of drug abuse and addiction. Usually their doctor prescribes a medication to aid with the pain, anxiety, etc. They find that the medication is handy and may take more than prescribed or in conjunction with other substances like alcohol. Drug rehabilitation facilities 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 troubles.

  • Sheehan Womens Program
    5.6 miles from Lowell, Massachusetts
    Sheehan Womens Program is located at:

    365 East Street
    Tewksbury, MA. 1876

    If you would like to contact Sheehan Womens Program, you can reach them at 978-640-0840.

    Sheehan Womens Program offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Halfway House, Residential Long-Term Treatment (More Than 30 Days), Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Women, Criminal Justice Clients, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)
  • Psychological Center
    8.2 miles from Lowell, Massachusetts
    Psychological Center is located at:

    582-584 Haverhill Street
    Lawrence, MA. 1841

    If you would like to contact Psychological Center, you can reach them at 978-687-1658.

    Psychological Center offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Halfway House, Residential Long-Term Treatment (More Than 30 Days), Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Criminal Justice Clients, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)