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  • Liver disease brought on by chronic abuse of alcohol, including alcoholic fatty liver, hepatitis, and cirrhosis, kills 25,000 Americans each year.
  • The abuse potential of Morphine is among the highest when compared to other analgesics which are available and in use to treat chronic pain.
  • Stress from problems at work, with family, pain associated as a result of medical problems, individuals from one's drug-using past, and environmental triggers can all create intense drug cravings for addicted individuals without the individual even being aware of it.
  • Instead of disposing of prescription drugs down toilets or drains, prescription drugs should be disposed of in sealed plastic bags with filler such as coffee grounds or kitty litter.

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Seniors/Older Adults - Shannon, AL.

You may be amazed to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug rehabilitation programs in Shannon, AL. Addiction is a problem that can have an impact on anyone. Even the elderly who have a lot more life experience can fall into the lure of drug abuse and addiction. Often times their doctor prescribes a medication to aid with the pain, anxiety, etc. They discover that the medication is useful and may take much more than prescribed or in conjunction with other substances like alcohol. Drug rehabilitation facilities are a valuable tool in helping seniors/older adults addicted to prescription drugs and other substances. Quite a few elderly addicts are also struggling from co-occurring mental health problems that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction issues.

  • Northwest Alabama Treatment Center
    4.8 miles from Shannon, Alabama
    Northwest Alabama Treatment Center is located at:

    4204 Edmonton Drive
    Bessemer, AL. 35022

    If you would like to contact Northwest Alabama Treatment Center, you can reach them at 205-425-1200.

    Northwest Alabama Treatment Center offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Methadone Detoxification, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid
  • Zukoski Outpatient
    6.8 miles from Shannon, Alabama
    Zukoski Outpatient is located at:

    601 Princeton Avenue SW
    Birmingham, AL. 35211

    If you would like to contact Zukoski Outpatient, you can reach them at 205-785-5787.

    Zukoski Outpatient offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)
  • UAB Medical West
    7.2 miles from Shannon, Alabama
    UAB Medical West is located at:

    995 9th Avenue SW
    Bessemer, AL. 35022

    If you would like to contact UAB Medical West, you can reach them at 205-481-7000.

    UAB Medical West 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, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • UAB Department of Psychiatry
    7.8 miles from Shannon, Alabama
    UAB Department of Psychiatry is located at:

    1713 6th Avenue South
    Birmingham, AL. 35294

    If you would like to contact UAB Department of Psychiatry, you can reach them at 205-934-6054.

    UAB Department of Psychiatry offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance
  • UAB Hospital
    8 miles from Shannon, Alabama
    UAB Hospital is located at:

    619 19th Street South
    Birmingham, AL. 35249

    If you would like to contact UAB Hospital, you can reach them at 205-975-2710.

    UAB Hospital offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Gays And Lesbians, 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)
  • Grandview Medical Center
    9 miles from Shannon, Alabama
    Grandview Medical Center is located at:

    3690 Grandview Parkway
    Birmingham, AL. 35243

    If you would like to contact Grandview Medical Center, you can reach them at 205-971-6100.

    Grandview Medical Center offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Seniors/Older Adults, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)