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  • The number of methadone overdoses has recently escalated in the United States within the past several years, with nearly 4,000 people dying from a methadone-related overdose in 2005.
  • Rapid opiate detoxification to treat opiate withdrawal can be performed in a hospital or private clinic setting using a drug such as Naltrexone, an opiate antagonist that blocks opiate receptors and reverses the effects of opiates. Clonidine is administered at the same time to ease the symptoms of withdrawal.
  • Reliable studies show that the burnout period Ecstasy users experience is a direct result of the depleted serotonin levels in the brain that ecstasy use creates.
  • Residential drug rehabs have proven to be very effective in treating long-term addiction, especially for those with more severe cases of addiction.

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Wayland - Seniors/Older Adults

You may be amazed to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug treatment programs in Wayland, MA. Addiction is an issue that can affect anyone. Even the elderly who have a lot more life experience can fall into the trap of drug abuse and addiction. Typically their doctor prescribes a medication to help with the pain, anxiety, etc. They discover that the medication is handy and may take 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. A lot of elderly addicts are also suffering from co-occurring mental health problems that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction troubles.

  • Jewish Family and Childrens Services
    4.6 miles from Wayland, Massachusetts
    Jewish Family and Childrens Services is located at:

    1430 Main Street
    Waltham, MA. 2451

    If you would like to contact Jewish Family and Childrens Services, you can reach them at 781-647-5327.

    Jewish Family and Childrens Services offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults, Other Languages
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance
  • McLean Residence at Lincoln
    6.4 miles from Wayland, Massachusetts
    McLean Residence at Lincoln is located at:

    5 Old Cambridge Turnpike
    Lincoln, MA. 1773

    If you would like to contact McLean Residence at Lincoln, you can reach them at 781-259-8565.

    McLean Residence at Lincoln offers the following treatment services: Seniors/Older Adults, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment
  • Advocates Inc
    9.3 miles from Wayland, Massachusetts
    Advocates Inc is located at:

    340 Maple Street
    Marlborough, MA. 1752

    If you would like to contact Advocates Inc, you can reach them at 508-485-9300.

    Advocates Inc 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, Other Languages
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance
  • St. Elizabeths Medical Center
    10.8 miles from Wayland, Massachusetts
    St. Elizabeths Medical Center is located at:

    736 Cambridge Street
    Brighton, MA. 2135

    If you would like to contact St. Elizabeths Medical Center, you can reach them at 617-789-3000 x2623.

    St. Elizabeths Medical Center offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Spanish, Other Languages
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance