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  • Methamphetamine has a half-life of 12 hours, compared to cocaine which has a 1 hour half-life.
  • Nearly a million emergency room visits in 2009 resulted from use of an illicit drug, either alone or in combination with other types of drugs.
  • Mixing prescription drugs with alcohol can cause nausea, vomiting, headaches, drowsiness, fainting, or loss of coordination.
  • Using crack cocaine can result in constricted blood vessels, increased temperature, heart rate, and blood pressure, and risk of cardiac arrest and seizure.

GET HELP LOCATING A DRUG TREATMENT PROGRAM

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Onslow, IA. - Seniors/Older Adults

You may be surprised to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug rehabilitation programs in Onslow, IA. Addiction is an issue that can affect anyone. Even the elderly who have far more life experience can fall into the lure of drug abuse and addiction. Generally their doctor prescribes a medication to assist with the pain, anxiety, etc. They discover that the medication is handy and may take far more than prescribed or in conjunction with other substances like alcohol. Drug rehab facilities are a valuable tool in helping seniors/older adults addicted to prescription drugs and other substances. A lot of elderly addicts are also struggling from co-occurring psychological health issues that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction difficulties.

  • Unity Point St. Lukes
    36.5 miles from Onslow, Iowa
    Unity Point St. Lukes is located at:

    1026 An Avenue NE
    Cedar Rapids, IA. 52402

    If you would like to contact Unity Point St. Lukes, you can reach them at 319-369-7211.

    Unity Point St. Lukes offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • Area Substance Abuse Council
    39.8 miles from Onslow, Iowa
    Area Substance Abuse Council is located at:

    3601 16th Avenue SW
    Cedar Rapids, IA. 52404

    If you would like to contact Area Substance Abuse Council, you can reach them at 319-390-4611.

    Area Substance Abuse Council offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Halfway House, Outpatient, Residential Short-Term Treatment (30 Days Or Less), Residential Long-Term Treatment (More Than 30 Days), Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Seniors/Older Adults, Women, Men, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)