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  • OxyContin is an opiate agonist, meaning it provides pain relief by acting on opioid receptors in the spinal cord, brain, and possibly in the tissues directly.
  • Non-medical and illicit use of hydrocodone (alone or in combination with other drugs) accounted for 104,490 emergency room visits in 2009.
  • The low cost and availability of Ecstasy makes the drug appealing to young users and older users alike.
  • The total number of drug-related emergency room visits rose over 80 percent from 2004 (2.5 million) to 2009 (4.6 million).

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Seniors/Older Adults - Wasola, Missouri

You may be stunned to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug treatment programs in Wasola, MO. Addiction is an issue that can have an effect on anyone. Even the elderly who have much more life experience can drop into the trap of drug abuse and addiction. Often times their doctor prescribes a medication to aid with the pain, anxiety, etc. They discover that the medication is helpful and may take far 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. A lot of elderly addicts are also suffering from co-occurring mental health issues that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction problems.

  • Ozarks Medical Center
    34.3 miles from Wasola, Missouri
    Ozarks Medical Center is located at:

    1211 Porter Wagner Boulevard
    West Plains, MO. 65775

    If you would like to contact Ozarks Medical Center, you can reach them at 417-257-6762.

    Ozarks Medical Center offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Seniors/Older Adults, Criminal Justice Clients, 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)
  • North Arkansas Regional Medical Center
    49 miles from Wasola, Missouri
    North Arkansas Regional Medical Center is located at:

    620 North Main Street
    Harrison, AR. 72601

    If you would like to contact North Arkansas Regional Medical Center, you can reach them at 870-414-4000.

    North Arkansas Regional Medical Center offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)