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  • The Drug Enforcement Administration reported 2,273 arrests for opiates including heroin during 2004.
  • Studies indicate that elevated levels of serum C-reactive protein (CRP), a protein associated with inflammation, in cocaine abusers is associated with endothelial abnormalities and coronary artery calcification; factors known to contribute to heart disease.
  • Opioid and opiate overdoses in the U.S., once almost always heroin-related, are now more commonly as result of abuse of prescription painkillers.
  • The onset of heroin addiction withdrawal symptoms begin six to eight hours after the last dose is administrated.

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Seniors/Older Adults - Springville, Alabama

You may be astonished to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug treatment programs in Springville, AL. Addiction is an issue that can have an effect on anyone. Even the elderly who have much more life experience can slide into the trap of drug abuse and addiction. Often their doctor prescribes a medication to assist with the pain, anxiety, etc. They find that the medication is helpful and may take far more than prescribed or in conjunction with other substances like alcohol. Drug rehabilitation centers are a valuable tool in helping seniors/older adults addicted to prescription drugs and other substances. Many elderly addicts are also suffering from co-occurring mental health complications that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction difficulties.

  • UAB Hospital
    28.1 miles from Springville, Alabama
    UAB Hospital is located at:

    619 19th Street South
    Birmingham, AL. 35249

    If you would like to contact UAB Hospital, you can reach them at 205-975-2710.

    UAB Hospital offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, 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, Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • UAB Department of Psychiatry
    28.2 miles from Springville, Alabama
    UAB Department of Psychiatry is located at:

    1713 6th Avenue South
    Birmingham, AL. 35294

    If you would like to contact UAB Department of Psychiatry, you can reach them at 205-934-6054.

    UAB Department of Psychiatry offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance