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  • Individuals who use opiates such as morphine, hydromorphone, or oxycodone may experience withdrawal symptoms within six to 12 hours of the last dose.
  • The depression so many Ecstasy users complain of after coming down off of the drug is often referred to as the Tuesday Blues or Suicide Tuesday, because of the midweek depression that users often experience after having used the drug on the weekend.
  • Methamphetamine can produce a high for 8-24 hours when smoked, as opposed to smoking cocaine which produces a high for approximately 20-30 minutes.
  • Women who consume in excess of one alcoholic drink per day have increased risk of high blood pressure, stroke, violence, suicide, and certain types of cancer.

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Nelson, Georgia - Seniors/Older Adults

You may be surprised to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug treatment programs in Nelson, GA. Addiction is an issue that can impact anyone. Even the elderly who have far more life experience can fall into the trap of drug abuse and addiction. Often their doctor prescribes a medication to assist 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 rehabilitation programs are a beneficial tool in helping seniors/older adults addicted to prescription drugs and other substances. Quite a few elderly addicts are also struggling from co-occurring mental health issues that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction problems.

  • Blue Ridge Mountain Recovery Center
    4.5 miles from Nelson, Georgia
    Blue Ridge Mountain Recovery Center is located at:

    1380 Howell Bridge Road
    Ball Ground, GA. 30107

    If you would like to contact Blue Ridge Mountain Recovery Center, you can reach them at 678-454-6440.

    Blue Ridge Mountain Recovery Center offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Residential Short-Term Treatment (30 Days Or Less), Seniors/Older Adults, Women, Men
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance
  • Georgia Appalachian Profess Servs Inc
    21.1 miles from Nelson, Georgia
    Georgia Appalachian Profess Servs Inc is located at:

    4595 Towne Lake Parkway
    Woodstock, GA. 30189

    If you would like to contact Georgia Appalachian Profess Servs Inc, you can reach them at 706-768-6695.

    Georgia Appalachian Profess Servs Inc offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Residential Short-Term Treatment (30 Days Or Less), Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, Criminal Justice Clients, Spanish, Other Languages
    Payment forms accepted:
  • Changing Seasons
    24.4 miles from Nelson, Georgia
    Changing Seasons is located at:

    227 Mountain Drive
    Dahlonega, GA. 30533

    If you would like to contact Changing Seasons, you can reach them at 706-867-4241.

    Changing Seasons offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults
    Payment forms accepted: Medicaid, Medicare
  • Mary Hall Freedom House Inc
    26.7 miles from Nelson, Georgia
    Mary Hall Freedom House Inc is located at:

    8750 Roswell Road
    Atlanta, GA. 30350

    If you would like to contact Mary Hall Freedom House Inc, you can reach them at 770-729-4509.

    Mary Hall Freedom House Inc offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Residential Beds For Clients Children, Criminal Justice Clients, Other Languages
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)
  • Cartersville Comprehensive Trt Center
    28.4 miles from Nelson, Georgia
    Cartersville Comprehensive Trt Center is located at:

    218 Stonewall Street
    Cartersville, GA. 30120

    If you would like to contact Cartersville Comprehensive Trt Center, you can reach them at 866-490-8471.

    Cartersville Comprehensive Trt Center offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Methadone Detoxification, 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, Private Health Insurance
  • Bethany Christian Servs of Georgia Inc
    30.8 miles from Nelson, Georgia
    Bethany Christian Servs of Georgia Inc is located at:

    6645 Peachtree Dunwoody Road NE
    Atlanta, GA. 30328

    If you would like to contact Bethany Christian Servs of Georgia Inc, you can reach them at 770-455-7111.

    Bethany Christian Servs of Georgia Inc offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)