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  • When the brain is given a dose of fentanyl, it raises the levels of certain chemicals in the brain that trigger a state of euphoria and relaxation which is why it is sometimes abused to get high.
  • Parents, youth and the general population in the U.S. tend to assume that prescription drugs are less dangerous when abused than illegal drugs due to that fact that they are FDA-approved.
  • Psychological addiction on alcohol may occur with regular use of even relatively moderate daily amounts. It may also occur in people who consume alcohol only under certain conditions, such as before and during social occasions.
  • Over 12% of alcoholics are unemployed adults who are between the ages of 26 and 34.

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Seniors/Older Adults - Saltillo, PA.

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

  • Cove Forge Behavorial Health System
    20.7 miles from Saltillo, Pennsylvania
    Cove Forge Behavorial Health System is located at:

    202 Cove Forge Road
    Williamsburg, PA. 16693

    If you would like to contact Cove Forge Behavorial Health System, you can reach them at 800-873-2131.

    Cove Forge Behavorial Health System offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Residential Short-Term Treatment (30 Days Or Less), Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Seniors/Older Adults, Women, Men
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • UPMC Altoona
    29.7 miles from Saltillo, Pennsylvania
    UPMC Altoona is located at:

    620 Howard Avenue
    Altoona, PA. 16601

    If you would like to contact UPMC Altoona, you can reach them at 814-889-2141.

    UPMC Altoona 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)