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  • Youth who use steroids often run the risk of being shorter for the remainder of their lives if they continue to take anabolic steroids before they stop growing.
  • The long-term effects of cocaine can include extreme agitation, violent mood swings and depression.
  • Barbiturates are prescribed as anticonvulsants, sedatives, and general anesthetics but can also induce euphoria, elation, and uninhibited behavior which make them candidates for abuse. If individuals suddenly cease using the barbiturates, symptoms of withdrawal syndrome appear 12-20 hours after the last dose.
  • Rates of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome amongst Blacks are seven times higher than their White counterparts, although more Blacks than Whites abstain from drinking.

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Newton, Illinois - Seniors/Older Adults

You may be surprised to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug rehabilitation programs in Newton, IL. Addiction is a problem that can have an effect on anyone. Even the elderly who have far more life experience can drop into the trap of drug abuse and addiction. Generally their doctor prescribes a medication to aid with the pain, anxiety, etc. They discover that the medication is useful and may take much more than prescribed or in conjunction with other substances like alcohol. Drug rehabilitation programs are an useful tool in helping seniors/older adults addicted to prescription drugs and other substances. Numerous elderly addicts are also suffering from co-occurring mental health problems that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction troubles.

  • Richland Memorial Hospital
    17 miles from Newton, Illinois
    Richland Memorial Hospital is located at:

    800 East Locust Street
    Olney, IL. 62450

    If you would like to contact Richland Memorial Hospital, you can reach them at 618-395-2131 x4208.

    Richland Memorial Hospital offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Other Languages
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance
  • Heartland Human Services
    21.2 miles from Newton, Illinois
    Heartland Human Services is located at:

    3000 Sugar Mill Court
    Effingham, IL. 62401

    If you would like to contact Heartland Human Services, you can reach them at 217-347-7179 x1038.

    Heartland Human Services offers the following treatment services: Seniors/Older Adults
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)