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  • Valium has been one of the most frequently prescribed medications in the world since its launch in 1963, and is also one of the most abused.
  • Only a fragment of the morphine used in the U.S. that is derived from opium is used as morphine, while the remaining amount is converted to codeine and other morphine derivatives.
  • The average age of people being admitted to treatment for heroin during 2007 was 36 years old.
  • There are many reports of children and teens dying from inhaling the canned air that many of us use to remove debris from our computer keyboards.

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Shirley - Seniors/Older Adults

You may be surprised to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug treatment programs in Shirley, IL. Addiction is a problem that can affect anyone. Even the elderly who have more life experience can fall into the trap of drug abuse and addiction. Usually their doctor prescribes a medication to aid with the pain, anxiety, etc. They uncover 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. Quite a few elderly addicts are also struggling from co-occurring mental health complications that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction difficulties.

  • Piatt County Mental Health Center
    34.9 miles from Shirley, Illinois
    Piatt County Mental Health Center is located at:

    1921 North Market Street
    Monticello, IL. 61856

    If you would like to contact Piatt County Mental Health Center, you can reach them at 217-762-5371.

    Piatt County Mental Health Center offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Seniors/Older Adults, Criminal Justice Clients, 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)