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  • The 2009 World Drug Report stated that annual marijuana herb production was estimated to be anywhere from 13,300 to 66,100 metric tons.
  • Long term abuse of alcohol has been found to damage the frontal lobes of the brain.
  • More and more opiate users are turning to sniffing and smoking opiates instead of injection them, because of increased purity and the misconception that these forms of administration are safer.
  • When the brain is given a dose of fentanyl, it raises the levels of certain chemicals in the brain that trigger a state of euphoria and relaxation which is why it is sometimes abused to get high.

GET HELP LOCATING A DRUG TREATMENT PROGRAM

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Waukon, IA. - Seniors/Older Adults

You may be surprised to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug rehab programs in Waukon, IA. Addiction is an issue that can have an impact on anyone. Even the elderly who have more life experience can fall into the lure of drug abuse and addiction. Often their doctor prescribes a medication to help with the pain, anxiety, etc. They uncover that the medication is useful and may take far more than prescribed or in conjunction with other substances like alcohol. Drug treatment facilities are an useful tool in helping seniors/older adults addicted to prescription drugs and other substances. Quite a few elderly addicts are also struggling from co-occurring psychological health problems that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction problems.

  • Gilbert Alber PC
    32.5 miles from Waukon, 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
  • Scenic Bluffs Community Health Centers
    47.4 miles from Waukon, Iowa
    Scenic Bluffs Community Health Centers is located at:

    238 Front Street
    Cashton, WI. 54619

    If you would like to contact Scenic Bluffs Community Health Centers, you can reach them at 608-654-5100.

    Scenic Bluffs Community Health Centers offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Criminal Justice Clients, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)