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  • The rate of past month illicit drug use among older Americans aged 50 to 59 rose from 2.7 percent in 2002 to 5.8 percent in 2010.
  • Therapeutic Communities are drug rehabs where patients remain at a residence for 6 to 12 months.
  • Over 500,000 emergency room visits related to the use of alcohol in combination with other drugs in 2009 included the following drugs: central nervous system agents (e.g., analgesics, stimulants, sedatives) (229,230 visits), cocaine (152,631 visits), marijuana (125,438 visits), psychotherapeutic agents (e.g., antidepressants and antipsychotics) (44,217 visits), heroin (43,110 visits)
  • Seizures that occur as a result of benzodiazepine withdrawal typically last 30 seconds but can last up to a couple of minutes.

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Ponchatoula - Seniors/Older Adults

You may be astonished to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug rehabilitation programs in Ponchatoula, LA. Addiction is a problem that can have an impact on anyone. Even the elderly who have more life experience can slide into the lure of drug abuse and addiction. Often their doctor prescribes a medication to aid with the pain, anxiety, etc. They discover that the medication is handy and may take more than prescribed or in conjunction with other substances like alcohol. Drug rehab programs are an useful tool in helping seniors/older adults addicted to prescription drugs and other substances. Numerous elderly addicts are also suffering from co-occurring psychological health complications that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction troubles.

  • FPHSA Rosenblum Mental Health Center
    11.6 miles from Ponchatoula, Louisiana
    FPHSA Rosenblum Mental Health Center is located at:

    835 Pride Drive
    Hammond, LA. 70401

    If you would like to contact FPHSA Rosenblum Mental Health Center, you can reach them at 985-543-4730.

    FPHSA Rosenblum Mental Health Center offers the following treatment services: 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, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)
  • Lakeview Regional Medical Center
    14.7 miles from Ponchatoula, Louisiana
    Lakeview Regional Medical Center is located at:

    5025 Keystone Boulevard
    Covington, LA. 70433

    If you would like to contact Lakeview Regional Medical Center, you can reach them at 985-867-3930.

    Lakeview Regional Medical Center offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, 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, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • Seaside Outpatient Services on
    15.8 miles from Ponchatoula, Louisiana
    Seaside Outpatient Services on is located at:

    350 North Causway Boulevard
    Mandeville, LA. 70448

    If you would like to contact Seaside Outpatient Services on, you can reach them at 985-674-7694.

    Seaside Outpatient Services on offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults
    Payment forms accepted: Medicare, Private Health Insurance
  • Oceans Behavioral Hospital of
    24.2 miles from Ponchatoula, Louisiana
    Oceans Behavioral Hospital of is located at:

    716 Village Road
    Kenner, LA. 70065

    If you would like to contact Oceans Behavioral Hospital of, you can reach them at 504-464-8895.

    Oceans Behavioral Hospital of offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, 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, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • Beacon Behavioral Hospital Northshore
    26.2 miles from Ponchatoula, Louisiana
    Beacon Behavioral Hospital Northshore is located at:

    64026 Highway 434
    Lacombe, LA. 70445

    If you would like to contact Beacon Behavioral Hospital Northshore, you can reach them at 985-882-0226.

    Beacon Behavioral Hospital Northshore offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Seniors/Older Adults
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance