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  • Prescription central nervous system depressants slow down brain function, and if combined with other medications that cause drowsiness or with alcohol, heart rate and respiration can slow down dangerously.
  • Opiates interfere with the transmission of pain messages in the spinal cord, preventing them from reaching the brain and resulting in pain relief.
  • Most physicians in the U.S. are unaware of the fact that methadone is more addictive than other forms of opiates.
  • Inhaling solvent can result in severe, long-term damage to the major organs of the body including the brain, the liver and the kidneys.

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Oakmont - Seniors/Older Adults

You may be amazed to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug treatment programs in Oakmont, PA. Addiction is a problem that can affect anyone. Even the elderly who have more life experience can slide into the lure of drug abuse and addiction. Often times their doctor prescribes a medication to assist with the pain, anxiety, etc. They find that the medication is beneficial and may take much more than prescribed or in conjunction with other substances like alcohol. Drug rehab programs are a beneficial tool in helping seniors/older adults addicted to prescription drugs and other substances. Many elderly addicts are also struggling from co-occurring mental health problems that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction problems.

  • Sojourner House
    6.5 miles from Oakmont, Pennsylvania
    Sojourner House is located at:

    5460 Penn Avenue
    Pittsburgh, PA. 15206

    If you would like to contact Sojourner House, you can reach them at 412-441-7783 x11.

    Sojourner House offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Residential Long-Term Treatment (More Than 30 Days), 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
    Payment forms accepted: Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)
  • Persad Center
    6.8 miles from Oakmont, Pennsylvania
    Persad Center is located at:

    5301 Butler Street
    Pittsburgh, PA. 15201

    If you would like to contact Persad Center, you can reach them at 412-441-9786 x223.

    Persad Center offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)
  • Persad Center Inc
    6.8 miles from Oakmont, Pennsylvania
    Persad Center Inc is located at:

    5301 Butler Street
    Pittsburgh, PA. 15201

    If you would like to contact Persad Center Inc, you can reach them at 412-441-9786 x212.

    Persad Center 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
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • Jewish Family and Childrens Service
    7.5 miles from Oakmont, Pennsylvania
    Jewish Family and Childrens Service is located at:

    5743 Bartlett Street
    Pittsburgh, PA. 15217

    If you would like to contact Jewish Family and Childrens Service, you can reach them at 412-521-3800.

    Jewish Family and Childrens Service offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, 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, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)