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  • Over 11 percent of Americans aged 12 or older have used marijuana in the past year.
  • Many parents are unaware of the fact that their adolescent child may be abusing prescription drugs, and may frequently leave unused prescription drugs in open medicine cabinets which can lead to youth prescription drug abuse.
  • Some of the common street names for heroin are smack, thunder, hell dust, big H, nose drops, H, ska, junk, and skag.
  • 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)

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Seniors/Older Adults - Sherrill, Iowa

You may be surprised to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug rehab programs in Sherrill, IA. Addiction is an issue that can impact anyone. Even the elderly who have a lot more life experience can fall into the lure of drug abuse and addiction. Usually their doctor prescribes a medication to assist with the pain, anxiety, etc. They discover that the medication is handy and may take a lot 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. A lot of elderly addicts are also suffering from co-occurring psychological health issues that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction difficulties.

  • Southwest Health Center
    19.3 miles from Sherrill, Iowa
    Southwest Health Center is located at:

    1185 North Elm Street
    Platteville, WI. 53818

    If you would like to contact Southwest Health Center, you can reach them at 608-348-3656.

    Southwest Health Center offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Seniors/Older Adults
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)