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  • Valium can cause anterograde amnesia (an inability to recall the recent past), which may persist as long as 6 months and may not ever fully return to normal after an individual stops taking the drug.
  • Irreversible physical side effects due to inhalant abuse can include bone marrow damage when gasoline is used for "huffing'.
  • Rare but occasional heroin withdrawal symptoms which can occur when someone abruptly stops using the drug are cardiac arrhythmias, strokes, seizures, dehydration and suicide attempts.
  • Psychological Dexedrine withdrawal symptoms may include increased anxiety, irritability, cognitive impairment and intense cravings for the drug.

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Thornburg - Seniors/Older Adults

You may be stunned to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug rehabilitation programs in Thornburg, VA. Addiction is a problem that can affect anyone. Even the elderly who have a lot more life experience can slide into the lure of drug abuse and addiction. Often times their doctor prescribes a medication to help with the pain, anxiety, etc. They uncover that the medication is beneficial and may take more than prescribed or in conjunction with other substances like alcohol. Drug treatment centers are a beneficial tool in helping seniors/older adults addicted to prescription drugs and other substances. Numerous elderly addicts are also struggling from co-occurring psychological health issues that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction difficulties.

  • Hunter Holmes McGuire VAMC
    12.5 miles from Thornburg, Virginia
    Hunter Holmes McGuire VAMC is located at:

    130 Executive Center Parkway
    Fredericksburg, VA. 22401

    If you would like to contact Hunter Holmes McGuire VAMC, you can reach them at 540-370-4468.

    Hunter Holmes McGuire VAMC offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults
    Payment forms accepted: Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • Empowering Families
    34.7 miles from Thornburg, Virginia
    Empowering Families is located at:

    206 SE Street
    Culpeper, VA. 22701

    If you would like to contact Empowering Families, you can reach them at 540-829-6685.

    Empowering Families offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)