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  • Major opiate or synthetic opioid withdrawal symptoms peak between 24 and 48 hours after the last dose and subside after about a week.
  • 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.
  • Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital, found that among individuals coming off of antidepressants, anywhere from 20 percent to 80 percent (depending on the drug) suffered from antidepressant withdrawal.
  • Stress and other environmental and social factors can hinder attainment of continued drug abstinence and make drug relapse imminent.

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Wadena - Seniors/Older Adults

You may be shocked to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug rehabilitation programs in Wadena, IA. Addiction is a problem that can have an effect on anyone. Even the elderly who have far more life experience can slide into the lure of drug abuse and addiction. Usually their doctor prescribes a medication to assist with the pain, anxiety, etc. They find that the medication is helpful and may take more than prescribed or in conjunction with other substances like alcohol. Drug treatment facilities 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 mental health problems that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction problems.

  • Gilbert Alber PC
    42.3 miles from Wadena, Iowa
    Gilbert Alber PC is located at:

    121 North Elm Street
    Cresco, IA. 52136

    If you would like to contact Gilbert Alber PC, you can reach them at 563-547-1779.

    Gilbert Alber PC 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, Women, Men, Dui/Dwi Offenders, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment