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  • Just one dose of morphine can block a process in the brain associated with learning and memory for as long as a full day after the drug has been administered.
  • Valium causes a similar change in the brain's reward-inducing dopamine cells as a dose of alcohol, morphine, amphetamine or cocaine.
  • Over 60 percent (64.6%) of emergency department patients seeking detox in 2009 followed up with some form of follow-up treatment.
  • When a person is tripping on LSD the boundaries between the self and the outside world may seem to dissolve.

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Westgate, IA. - Seniors/Older Adults

You may be stunned to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug rehab programs in Westgate, IA. Addiction is a problem that can impact 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 more than prescribed or in conjunction with other substances like alcohol. Drug rehabilitation centers are a valuable 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
    41.6 miles from Westgate, 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