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  • The Cambria County Drug Task Force in Pennsylvania reported an increase in the number of pharmacy burglaries in the county as being linked directly to OxyContin abuse.
  • The use of LSD can result in a variety of negative long-term effects, both in first time and chronic users of the drug.
  • Research indicates that there is a link between nitrate abuse and the development and progression of infectious diseases and tumors.
  • One study in a state prison found that prisoners who participated in a drug rehab program and continued to receive treatment in a work-release program after prison were 70 percent less likely than nonparticipants to return to drug use and be re-arrested.

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Tannersville, PA. - Seniors/Older Adults

You may be shocked to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug rehabilitation programs in Tannersville, PA. Addiction is a problem that can impact anyone. Even the elderly who have much more life experience can slide into the trap of drug abuse and addiction. Usually their doctor prescribes a medication to help with the pain, anxiety, etc. They discover that the medication is beneficial and may take much more than prescribed or in conjunction with other substances like alcohol. Drug rehabilitation facilities are a beneficial tool in helping seniors/older adults addicted to prescription drugs and other substances. Many elderly addicts are also struggling from co-occurring psychological health problems that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction difficulties.

  • Palmerton Hospital
    22.3 miles from Tannersville, Pennsylvania
    Palmerton Hospital is located at:

    135 Lafayette Avenue
    Palmerton, PA. 18071

    If you would like to contact Palmerton Hospital, you can reach them at 610-826-3141.

    Palmerton 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
    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)