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  • Serious alcohol withdrawal can produce delirium tremens (DTs) which involves profound confusion, hallucinations, and severe autonomic nervous system over-activity.
  • The sedative effects of Ativan and often longer lasting in older adults.
  • PCP users may experience sometimes report an "out-of-body" experience where they feel detached from reality, or one's consciousness is disconnected from reality.
  • Nearly a million emergency room visits in 2009 resulted from use of an illicit drug, either alone or in combination with other types of drugs.

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Seniors/Older Adults - Meriden, IA.

You may be amazed to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug rehab programs in Meriden, IA. Addiction is a problem that can affect anyone. Even the elderly who have more life experience can slide into the trap of drug abuse and addiction. Generally their doctor prescribes a medication to help with the pain, anxiety, etc. They find that the medication is helpful and may take far more than prescribed or in conjunction with other substances like alcohol. Drug treatment facilities are a valuable tool in helping seniors/older adults addicted to prescription drugs and other substances. Many elderly addicts are also suffering from co-occurring psychological health problems that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction troubles.

  • Buena Vista Regional Medical Center
    24 miles from Meriden, Iowa
    Buena Vista Regional Medical Center is located at:

    1525 West 5th Street
    Storm Lake, IA. 50588

    If you would like to contact Buena Vista Regional Medical Center, you can reach them at 712-732-4030.

    Buena Vista Regional Medical Center offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Seniors/Older Adults, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance
  • Siouxland Mental Health Center
    45.6 miles from Meriden, Iowa
    Siouxland Mental Health Center is located at:

    625 Court Street
    Sioux City, IA. 51101

    If you would like to contact Siouxland Mental Health Center, you can reach them at 712-252-3871 x256.

    Siouxland Mental Health Center offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Criminal Justice Clients, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)