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  • Someone going through crack withdrawal typically turns to other substances like alcohol, sedatives, hypnotics, or anti-anxiety medications to treat their symptoms.
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  • Studies of gay male methamphetamine users who are also HIV-positive indicate that 90% reported that their motivation for use was to enhance sexual pleasure.
  • Nearly 50% of street crimes and 33% of burglaries are associated with alcoholic binge drinkers.

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Seniors/Older Adults - Peru, Iowa

You may be surprised to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug treatment programs in Peru, IA. Addiction is a problem that can have an impact on anyone. Even the elderly who have far more life experience can slide into the trap of drug abuse and addiction. Usually their doctor prescribes a medication to assist with the pain, anxiety, etc. They find that the medication is helpful and may take much more than prescribed or in conjunction with other substances like alcohol. Drug treatment facilities are an useful tool in helping seniors/older adults addicted to prescription drugs and other substances. A lot of elderly addicts are also suffering from co-occurring mental health problems that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction issues.

  • Community Access and Life Management
    30.5 miles from Peru, Iowa
    Community Access and Life Management is located at:

    333 SW 9th Street
    Des Moines, IA. 50309

    If you would like to contact Community Access and Life Management, you can reach them at 515-554-0878.

    Community Access and Life Management offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Residential Short-Term Treatment (30 Days Or Less), Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, Dui/Dwi Offenders, Criminal Justice Clients
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  • Urban Dreams
    31.9 miles from Peru, Iowa
    Urban Dreams is located at:

    1410 6th Avenue
    Des Moines, IA. 50314

    If you would like to contact Urban Dreams, you can reach them at 515-288-4742.

    Urban Dreams offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, Dui/Dwi Offenders, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Private Health Insurance