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  • Sudden cessation of antipsychotic prescription medications, which are used to treat psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia or psychotic depression, can cause withdrawal symptoms.
  • Opiates are meant to be used in medicine for the treatment of pain, but are often abused among recreational drug users because they can also be used to get high
  • Out of the over 2 million drug related emergency room visits in 2009, over 27 percent were for nonmedical use of pharmaceuticals.
  • The excessive release of dopamine and stimulation of the brain and central nervous system's natural reward system as a result of opiate use is what leads to addiction.

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Olive Hill, KY. - Seniors/Older Adults

You may be shocked to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug treatment programs in Olive Hill, KY. Addiction is a problem that can impact anyone. Even the elderly who have a lot more life experience can fall into the lure of drug abuse and addiction. Often times their doctor prescribes a medication to aid with the pain, anxiety, etc. They find that the medication is beneficial and may take more than prescribed or in conjunction with other substances like alcohol. Drug treatment programs 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 issues that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction difficulties.

  • Family Healing Center
    16.5 miles from Olive Hill, Kentucky
    Family Healing Center is located at:

    241 East Main Street
    Morehead, KY. 40351

    If you would like to contact Family Healing Center, you can reach them at 606-548-1502.

    Family Healing Center offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Seniors/Older Adults, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, Dui/Dwi Offenders, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)
  • Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital
    29.2 miles from Olive Hill, Kentucky
    Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital is located at:

    1000 St. Christopher Drive
    Ashland, KY. 41101

    If you would like to contact Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital, you can reach them at 606-833-3555.

    Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, 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
  • Shawnee Family Health Center
    31.4 miles from Olive Hill, Kentucky
    Shawnee Family Health Center is located at:

    225 Carlton Davidson Lane
    Ironton, OH. 45638

    If you would like to contact Shawnee Family Health Center, you can reach them at 740-533-6280.

    Shawnee Family Health Center offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Criminal Justice Clients, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)