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  • Prescription drug abuse means that an individual is taking a prescription medication that is not prescribed for them to get high, or taking it for reasons or in dosages other than as prescribed.
  • Once alcohol reaches the small intestine an individual will begin to feel the effects, and the only thing that reverses the effect is time.
  • Vicodin withdrawal typically begins within six to twelve hours of the last dose and symptoms may grow more intense over the next several days.
  • Inhalants can disrupt heart rhythms and cause death from cardiac arrest, and even lower oxygen levels to the point of suffocation and death.

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Madera, California - Seniors/Older Adults

You may be shocked to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug treatment programs in Madera, CA. Addiction is a problem that can affect anyone. Even the elderly who have more life experience can fall into the lure of drug abuse and addiction. Usually their doctor prescribes a medication to assist with the pain, anxiety, etc. They discover that the medication is useful 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. Quite a few elderly addicts are also suffering from co-occurring mental health complications that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction troubles.

  • VA Central California Healthcare Sys
    19.9 miles from Madera, California
    VA Central California Healthcare Sys is located at:

    2615 East Clinton Avenue
    Fresno, CA. 93703

    If you would like to contact VA Central California Healthcare Sys, you can reach them at 559-225-6100 x5197.

    VA Central California Healthcare Sys offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Halfway House, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicare, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)