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  • Misuse and abuse of alcohol is the main cause of 2.3 million years of potential life lost annually, averaging about 30 years of potential life lost for each death.
  • Methamphetamine use causes increased wakefulness and physical activity, rapid heart rate, irregular heartbeat, and increased blood pressure and body temperature.
  • Pure heroin which is sold as a white powder is rarely found at street level.
  • Individuals who use corticosteroids or cortisone (an anti-inflammatory) can develop dependence to these drugs and may experience withdrawal syndrome if they suddenly stop using them.

GET HELP LOCATING A DRUG TREATMENT PROGRAM

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Seniors/Older Adults - Shinglehouse, PA.

You may be stunned to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug rehabilitation programs in Shinglehouse, PA. Addiction is a problem that can have an effect on anyone. Even the elderly who have much more life experience can slide into the lure of drug abuse and addiction. Generally their doctor prescribes a medication to aid with the pain, anxiety, etc. They find that the medication is beneficial and may take a lot more than prescribed or in conjunction with other substances like alcohol. Drug rehab programs are a valuable 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 complications that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction difficulties.

  • Cole Memorial Hospital
    14.4 miles from Shinglehouse, Pennsylvania
    Cole Memorial Hospital is located at:

    1001 East Second Street
    Coudersport, PA. 16915

    If you would like to contact Cole Memorial Hospital, you can reach them at 814-260-5225 x1518.

    Cole Memorial Hospital 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, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Medicare, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • Penn Highlands Elk Health
    42 miles from Shinglehouse, Pennsylvania
    Penn Highlands Elk Health is located at:

    763 Johnsonburg Road
    St. Marys, PA. 15857

    If you would like to contact Penn Highlands Elk Health, you can reach them at 814-788-8867.

    Penn Highlands Elk Health offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Seniors/Older Adults
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)