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  • The high prevalence of alcohol consumption in nursing homes indicates a trend toward using nursing homes for short-term alcoholism rehabilitation stays.
  • Sudden cessation of use of prescription opiates drugs such as morphine, hydromorphone, or oxycodone results in withdrawal symptoms within six to 12 hours of the last dose.
  • Prescription drug abuse is the fastest-growing drug problem in the United States.
  • Diarrhea stomach pain is a common symptom of drug and alcohol withdrawal that can be distressing.

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Seniors/Older Adults - West Newton, Massachusetts

You may be surprised to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug treatment programs in West Newton, MA. 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. Usually their doctor prescribes a medication to aid with the pain, anxiety, etc. They find that the medication is beneficial and may take a lot more than prescribed or in conjunction with other substances like alcohol. Drug rehabilitation facilities are a beneficial tool in helping seniors/older adults addicted to prescription drugs and other substances. Quite a few elderly addicts are also suffering from co-occurring psychological health issues that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction difficulties.

  • Jewish Family and Childrens Services
    2.9 miles from West Newton, 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
  • St. Elizabeths Medical Center
    4 miles from West Newton, 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
  • New Horizons Medical PC
    5.7 miles from West Newton, Massachusetts
    New Horizons Medical PC is located at:

    1180 Beacon Street
    Brookline, MA. 2446

    If you would like to contact New Horizons Medical PC, you can reach them at 617-202-9222.

    New Horizons Medical PC offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, Criminal Justice Clients, Spanish, Other Languages
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance