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  • The prevalence of current illicit drug and heavy alcohol use is higher among younger workers, especially the youngest workers, than among older workers in the U.S.
  • Typical street names for OxyContin are OCs, ox, and oxy, 40 (a 40-milligram tablet), 80 (an 80-milligram tablet), Blue, Hillbilly heroin and Kicker.
  • The severity of alcohol withdrawal symptoms is proportional to the amount of alcohol regularly ingested.
  • Long-term use of OxyContin both legitimately and illicitly causes the body to adapt to the presence of the drug and withdrawal symptoms occur if use is reduced or stopped.

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New Bedford, Massachusetts - Seniors/Older Adults

You may be shocked to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug treatment programs in New Bedford, MA. Addiction is an issue that can affect anyone. Even the elderly who have more life experience can fall into the lure of drug abuse and addiction. Typically their doctor prescribes a medication to aid with the pain, anxiety, etc. They discover that the medication is beneficial and may take more than prescribed or in conjunction with other substances like alcohol. Drug rehab centers are a valuable 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 problems that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction difficulties.

  • New Chapters
    New Chapters is located at:

    33 South Sixth Street
    New Bedford, MA. 2740

    If you would like to contact New Chapters, you can reach them at 774-202-4820.

    New Chapters 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, Seniors/Older Adults, Men, Spanish, Other Languages
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)
  • Child and Family Services Inc
    Child and Family Services Inc is located at:

    1061 Pleasant Street
    New Bedford, MA. 2740

    If you would like to contact Child and Family Services Inc, you can reach them at 508-996-8572.

    Child and Family Services Inc offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Spanish, Other Languages
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance
  • Southcoast Behavioral Health
    2.8 miles from New Bedford, Massachusetts
    Southcoast Behavioral Health is located at:

    581 Faunce Corner Road
    North Dartmouth, MA. 2747

    If you would like to contact Southcoast Behavioral Health, you can reach them at 508-207-9800.

    Southcoast Behavioral Health offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Seniors/Older Adults
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • St. Annes Hospital
    11.9 miles from New Bedford, Massachusetts
    St. Annes Hospital is located at:

    795 Middle Street
    Fall River, MA. 2721

    If you would like to contact St. Annes Hospital, you can reach them at 508-674-5600.

    St. Annes Hospital offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Seniors/Older Adults, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Other Languages
    Payment forms accepted: Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • Riverwood Mental Health Services
    13.5 miles from New Bedford, Massachusetts
    Riverwood Mental Health Services is located at:

    2698 Main Road
    Tiverton, RI. 2878

    If you would like to contact Riverwood Mental Health Services, you can reach them at 401-624-2914.

    Riverwood Mental Health Services offers the following treatment services: Seniors/Older Adults
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid