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  • Nearly 8% of all yearly ER visits for illness or injuries are associated with alcohol.
  • The prevalence of problem drinking in nursing homes is nearly 50% percent in the United States.
  • Over 20% of patients seeking detox or substance abuse treatment as part of an emergency room visit in 2009 were referred to detox or treatment services.
  • Rare but occasional heroin withdrawal symptoms which can occur when someone abruptly stops using the drug are cardiac arrhythmias, strokes, seizures, dehydration and suicide attempts.

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Seniors/Older Adults - Newington

You may be stunned to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug rehabilitation programs in Newington, VA. Addiction is an issue that can affect anyone. Even the elderly who have a lot more life experience can fall into the lure of drug abuse and addiction. Usually their doctor prescribes a medication to aid with the pain, anxiety, etc. They discover that the medication is helpful and may take more than prescribed or in conjunction with other substances like alcohol. Drug rehab facilities 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 psychological health problems that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction difficulties.

  • Ethos Foundation
    8.6 miles from Newington, Virginia
    Ethos Foundation is located at:

    312 South Washington Street
    Alexandria, VA. 22314

    If you would like to contact Ethos Foundation, you can reach them at 703-535-6800.

    Ethos Foundation offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Seniors/Older Adults, Women, Men, Dui/Dwi Offenders, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • Washington Behavioral Health
    8.6 miles from Newington, Virginia
    Washington Behavioral Health is located at:

    1954 Opitz Boulevard
    Woodbridge, VA. 22191

    If you would like to contact Washington Behavioral Health, you can reach them at 703-492-2924.

    Washington Behavioral Health offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, Other Languages
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicare, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)