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  • Substance abuse treatment for marijuana addiction was a factor in 17.0 percent of the 1.8 million drug rehab treatment admissions reported to State administrative data systems in 2008.
  • Methadone withdrawal is so difficult to endure that users who are dependent and addicted often think that they will be on it for the rest of their lives, or at least for many years.
  • Opiate addicted individuals need higher and higher amounts of opiates in order to prevent withdrawal symptoms and to maintain their feelings of euphoria.
  • Overdosing on Adderall can lead to heart attack, stroke, coma and even sudden death.

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Seniors/Older Adults - Philadelphia, Tennessee

You may be surprised to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug treatment programs in Philadelphia, TN. Addiction is an issue that can have an impact on anyone. Even the elderly who have far more life experience can drop into the lure of drug abuse and addiction. Often their doctor prescribes a medication to assist with the pain, anxiety, etc. They discover that the medication is useful and may take a lot more than prescribed or in conjunction with other substances like alcohol. Drug treatment programs are a beneficial 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 complications that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction problems.

  • Westcare Tennessee Treatment Facility
    17.7 miles from Philadelphia, Tennessee
    Westcare Tennessee Treatment Facility is located at:

    229 Carter Avenue
    Harriman, TN. 37748

    If you would like to contact Westcare Tennessee Treatment Facility, you can reach them at 865-234-7030.

    Westcare Tennessee Treatment Facility offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Seniors/Older Adults, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, Criminal Justice Clients, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)
  • Starr Regional Hospital
    23.1 miles from Philadelphia, Tennessee
    Starr Regional Hospital is located at:

    886 Highway 411 North
    Etowah, TN. 37331

    If you would like to contact Starr Regional Hospital, you can reach them at 423-263-3600.

    Starr Regional Hospital offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, 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)
  • Parkwest Medical Center
    26.9 miles from Philadelphia, Tennessee
    Parkwest Medical Center is located at:

    9352 Park West Boulevard
    Knoxville, TN. 37923

    If you would like to contact Parkwest Medical Center, you can reach them at 865-373-1000.

    Parkwest Medical Center offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Seniors/Older Adults, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)