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  • Methadone addiction affects every area of a person's life and the risks of continuing to take the drug can be devastating.
  • Opiate withdrawal can be deadly, particularly for those individuals whose health is already compromised from disease or lack of personal care.
  • Rates of death as a result of motor vehicle crashes and alcoholism are 5.5 and 3.8 times higher, respectively, for American Indians than among the general population.
  • Serious side effects as a result of methamphetamine use which could be life threatening can include convulsions, dangerously high body temperature, stroke, cardiac arrhythmia, stomach cramps and shaking.

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Seniors/Older Adults - White

You may be surprised to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug treatment programs in White, PA. Addiction is a problem that can affect anyone. Even the elderly who have far more life experience can drop into the trap of drug abuse and addiction. Often times their doctor prescribes a medication to assist with the pain, anxiety, etc. They find that the medication is useful and may take much more than prescribed or in conjunction with other substances like alcohol. Drug treatment centers are an useful tool in helping seniors/older adults addicted to prescription drugs and other substances. A lot of elderly addicts are also suffering from co-occurring psychological health problems that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction troubles.

  • Highlands Hospital
    9.3 miles from White, Pennsylvania
    Highlands Hospital is located at:

    401 East Murphy Avenue
    Connellsville, PA. 15425

    If you would like to contact Highlands Hospital, you can reach them at 724-628-1500.

    Highlands Hospital offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Seniors/Older Adults
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)
  • Lignier Valley Learning Center
    16.8 miles from White, Pennsylvania
    Lignier Valley Learning Center is located at:

    117 Juniper Lane
    Ligonier, PA. 15658

    If you would like to contact Lignier Valley Learning Center, you can reach them at 724-238-5556.

    Lignier Valley Learning Center offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance