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  • The most recent national and state surveys indicate that inhalant abuse reaches its peak at some point during the sixth through the ninth grades.
  • Many parents are not educated about the deadly effects that inhalants can have on the brain and the body because of the toxicity of the poisons that they contain.
  • The number of lifetime non-medical users of the prescription pain reliever OxyContin increased significantly from an estimated 1.9 million in 2002 to 3.1 million in 2004.
  • The rate of emergency room department visits during 2009 in which heroin was a factor was highest among individuals aged 21-24.

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Seniors/Older Adults - South Hero

You may be stunned to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug treatment programs in South Hero, VT. Addiction is an issue that can have an impact on anyone. Even the elderly who have much more life experience can slide into the trap of drug abuse and addiction. Often times their doctor prescribes a medication to help with the pain, anxiety, etc. They discover that the medication is useful and may take more than prescribed or in conjunction with other substances like alcohol. Drug rehabilitation programs are a beneficial tool in helping seniors/older adults addicted to prescription drugs and other substances. Numerous elderly addicts are also suffering from co-occurring mental health complications that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction difficulties.

  • University of Vermont Medical Center
    12.3 miles from South Hero, Vermont
    University of Vermont Medical Center is located at:

    1 South Prospect Street
    Burlington, VT. 5401

    If you would like to contact University of Vermont Medical Center, you can reach them at 802-847-0000.

    University of Vermont Medical Center offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, 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), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)
  • Burlington Lakeside CBOC
    13.1 miles from South Hero, Vermont
    Burlington Lakeside CBOC is located at:

    128 Lakeside Avenue
    Burlington, VT. 5401

    If you would like to contact Burlington Lakeside CBOC, you can reach them at 802-657-7000.

    Burlington Lakeside CBOC offers the following treatment services: 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, Private Health Insurance
  • Northwestern Counseling and
    16.4 miles from South Hero, Vermont
    Northwestern Counseling and is located at:

    107 Fisher Pond Road
    St. Albans, VT. 5478

    If you would like to contact Northwestern Counseling and, you can reach them at 802-524-6554.

    Northwestern Counseling and offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Other Languages
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)