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  • Seventy-three percent of heroin addicts report having used Xanax non-medically at least once a week to help them sleep.
  • Out of the nearly 2 million substance abuse treatment admissions reported to State administrative data systems in 2008, heroin and other opiates made up the largest percentage of drug-related admissions (20.0 percent).
  • Recent studies conclude that Ecstasy use significantly raises the user's risk for acute physical harm, the propensity for physical and psychological dependency, and negative familial and societal impacts.
  • Morphine has been marketed as a prescription drug under both generic and brand name products including MS-Contin, Oramorph SR, Roxanol, Kadian, and RMS.

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Seniors/Older Adults - Speculator

You may be surprised to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug rehabilitation programs in Speculator, NY. Addiction is a problem that can have an effect on anyone. Even the elderly who have more life experience can fall into the lure of drug abuse and addiction. Generally their doctor prescribes a medication to assist with the pain, anxiety, etc. They find that the medication is useful and may take much more than prescribed or in conjunction with other substances like alcohol. Drug treatment facilities are a valuable tool in helping seniors/older adults addicted to prescription drugs and other substances. A lot of elderly addicts are also struggling from co-occurring psychological health issues that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction difficulties.

  • Adirondack Medical Center
    53.4 miles from Speculator, New York
    Adirondack Medical Center is located at:

    2233 State Route 86
    Saranac Lake, NY. 12983

    If you would like to contact Adirondack Medical Center, you can reach them at 518-897-2253.

    Adirondack Medical Center 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), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)