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  • Typical symptoms of opiate or synthetic opioid withdrawal include restlessness, muscle and bone pain, insomnia, diarrhea, vomiting, cold flashes with goose bumps ("cold turkey"), and leg movements.
  • It was discovered in the mid 1930s that anabolic steroids facilitate the steady growth of skeletal muscle in lab animals.
  • The high caused by inhalants is achieved due to the lack of oxygen that reaches the brain when an individual inhales fumes or propellants to get high; this term is also referred to as "huffing".
  • Nearly 3 million Americans aged 12 or older in 2009 used prescription drugs non-medically for the first time within the past year.

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Mount Vernon, IA. - Seniors/Older Adults

You may be astonished to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug rehab programs in Mount Vernon, IA. Addiction is a problem that can impact anyone. Even the elderly who have much more life experience can slide into the lure of drug abuse and addiction. Typically their doctor prescribes a medication to assist with the pain, anxiety, etc. They discover that the medication is helpful and may take a lot more than prescribed or in conjunction with other substances like alcohol. Drug rehab facilities are a valuable tool in helping seniors/older adults addicted to prescription drugs and other substances. Numerous elderly addicts are also suffering from co-occurring psychological health issues that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction difficulties.

  • Unity Point St. Lukes
    11.4 miles from Mount Vernon, Iowa
    Unity Point St. Lukes is located at:

    1026 An Avenue NE
    Cedar Rapids, IA. 52402

    If you would like to contact Unity Point St. Lukes, you can reach them at 319-369-7211.

    Unity Point St. Lukes offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, 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)
  • Area Substance Abuse Council
    14 miles from Mount Vernon, Iowa
    Area Substance Abuse Council is located at:

    3601 16th Avenue SW
    Cedar Rapids, IA. 52404

    If you would like to contact Area Substance Abuse Council, you can reach them at 319-390-4611.

    Area Substance Abuse Council offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Halfway House, Outpatient, Residential Short-Term Treatment (30 Days Or Less), Residential Long-Term Treatment (More Than 30 Days), Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Seniors/Older Adults, Women, Men, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)