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  • Studies indicate that as much as half of the dopamine-producing cells in the brain can be damaged by prolonged exposure to relatively low levels of methamphetamine.
  • Use of amphetamines can induces tolerance to some of the effects of these drugs, which means that more and more of the drug is required to produce the desired effects.
  • Methadone is a drug with an extremely high risk of physical dependence, and if the individual does not take the drug each day, they will experience very painful withdrawals.
  • Street terms for opiates are Smack Horse, Brown sugar Junk, Black Tar Dope, School boy White stuff, Harry Cube, Mud Big H, and Skag Morf.

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Welsh, LA. - Seniors/Older Adults

You may be amazed to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug rehab programs in Welsh, LA. Addiction is an issue that can impact anyone. Even the elderly who have far 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 uncover that the medication is handy 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. Many elderly addicts are also suffering from co-occurring mental health problems that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction troubles.

  • Bridgeway Psychiatric Center
    21.7 miles from Welsh, Louisiana
    Bridgeway Psychiatric Center is located at:

    3451 5th Avenue
    Lake Charles, LA. 70607

    If you would like to contact Bridgeway Psychiatric Center, you can reach them at 337-562-0211.

    Bridgeway Psychiatric Center offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Seniors/Older Adults
    Payment forms accepted: Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • Lake Charles Memorial Hospital
    22 miles from Welsh, Louisiana
    Lake Charles Memorial Hospital is located at:

    1701 Oak Park Boulevard
    Lake Charles, LA. 70601

    If you would like to contact Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, you can reach them at 337-494-2185.

    Lake Charles Memorial Hospital offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Seniors/Older Adults, 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)