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  • Older adults who began consuming alcohol earlier in life tend to have worse treatment outcomes than those who began drinking later in life.
  • The individual who has become physically as well as psychologically dependent on heroin will experience heroin addiction withdrawal with an abrupt discontinuation of use or even a decrease in their daily amount of heroin taken.
  • PCP affects the area of the brain involved in the perception of pain, responses to the environment, and learning and memory.
  • The long-term neuro-toxic effects, which can ultimately result from inhalant abuse, can include damage to the brain that is involved in controlling cognition, movement and vision.

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Waite, Maine - Seniors/Older Adults

You may be shocked to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug treatment programs in Waite, ME. Addiction is an issue that can have an impact on anyone. Even the elderly who have more life experience can drop into the trap 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 a lot more than prescribed or in conjunction with other substances like alcohol. Drug rehab facilities are a valuable 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 problems.

  • Discovery House of Washington County
    19.9 miles from Waite, Maine
    Discovery House of Washington County is located at:

    12 Beech Street
    Calais, ME. 4619

    If you would like to contact Discovery House of Washington County, you can reach them at 207-454-1300.

    Discovery House of Washington County offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Seniors/Older Adults, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance
  • Sunrise Opportunities
    61 miles from Waite, Maine
    Sunrise Opportunities is located at:

    4 Harbor Lane
    Milbridge, ME. 4658

    If you would like to contact Sunrise Opportunities, you can reach them at 207-546-3442.

    Sunrise Opportunities offers the following treatment services: Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Seniors/Older Adults
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance
  • United Cerebral Palsy of
    69.1 miles from Waite, Maine
    United Cerebral Palsy of is located at:

    700 Mount Hope Avenue
    Bangor, ME. 4401

    If you would like to contact United Cerebral Palsy of, you can reach them at 207-941-2952.

    United Cerebral Palsy of offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance
  • Open Door Recovery Center
    71.3 miles from Waite, Maine
    Open Door Recovery Center is located at:

    8 Old Mill Road
    Ellsworth, ME. 4605

    If you would like to contact Open Door Recovery Center, you can reach them at 207-667-3210.

    Open Door Recovery Center offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Halfway House, Outpatient, Residential Short-Term Treatment (30 Days Or Less), Residential Long-Term Treatment (More Than 30 Days), Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, Residential Beds For Clients Children, Dui/Dwi Offenders, Criminal Justice Clients, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)