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  • Recent studies indicate that fatalities have been reported in patients that have overdosed with the combination of one single Xanax combined with alcohol.
  • Of the over 22 million Americans who were classified with substance dependence or abuse in 2010, 2.9 million were dependent to or abused both alcohol and illicit drugs, 4.2 million had dependence or abuse of illicit drugs but not alcohol, and 15.0 million had dependence or abuse of alcohol but not illicit drugs.
  • There is a higher incidence of alcohol misuse among females with eating disorders, especially bulimia, than in the general population.
  • There have been many instances of Xanax being used as a "date rape drug", due to the sudden onset of the medication and the side effect of memory loss.

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Pottstown, PA. - Seniors/Older Adults

You may be stunned to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug rehab programs in Pottstown, PA. Addiction is an issue that can have an effect on anyone. Even the elderly who have much more life experience can drop into the lure of drug abuse and addiction. Often times their doctor prescribes a medication to help with the pain, anxiety, etc. They uncover that the medication is beneficial and may take far 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. Many elderly addicts are also struggling from co-occurring mental health issues that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction troubles.

  • Spirit of Gheel
    7.3 miles from Pottstown, Pennsylvania
    Spirit of Gheel is located at:

    P.O. Box 610
    Kimberton, PA. 19442

    If you would like to contact Spirit of Gheel, you can reach them at 610-495-7871 x213.

    Spirit of Gheel offers the following treatment services: Seniors/Older Adults
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment
  • Eagleville Hospital
    13.4 miles from Pottstown, Pennsylvania
    Eagleville Hospital is located at:

    100 Eagleville Road
    Norristown, PA. 19403

    If you would like to contact Eagleville Hospital, you can reach them at 800-255-2019.

    Eagleville Hospital offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Methadone Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Residential Short-Term Treatment (30 Days Or Less), Residential Long-Term Treatment (More Than 30 Days), Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Seniors/Older Adults, Women, Men, Criminal Justice Clients, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Spanish, Other Languages
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • Eagleville Hospital Psychiatric Unit
    13.4 miles from Pottstown, Pennsylvania
    Eagleville Hospital Psychiatric Unit is located at:

    100 Eagleville Road
    Norristown, PA. 19403

    If you would like to contact Eagleville Hospital Psychiatric Unit, you can reach them at 610-539-6000 x7539.

    Eagleville Hospital Psychiatric Unit offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Seniors/Older Adults, Criminal Justice Clients, Spanish, Other Languages
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance