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  • Most adolescents use inhalants because they are cheap, legal, and readily available, which makes them popular particularly among teenagers.
  • Studies indicate that most of the damage caused by most drugs will eventually heal when the individual stops using them; this is not the case with the abuse of inhalants.
  • Prescription opiate abuse, especially oxycodone and hydrocodone, has become a serious problem.
  • Individuals who take short-acting benzodiazepines will have withdrawal symptoms sooner than individuals taking longer acting ones.

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Seniors/Older Adults - Woodford

You may be stunned to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug treatment programs in Woodford, VA. Addiction is a problem that can impact anyone. Even the elderly who have far more life experience can slide into the trap of drug abuse and addiction. Often times their doctor prescribes a medication to help with the pain, anxiety, etc. They discover that the medication is useful and may take much more than prescribed or in conjunction with other substances like alcohol. Drug treatment programs are an useful tool in helping seniors/older adults addicted to prescription drugs and other substances. Numerous elderly addicts are also struggling from co-occurring psychological health complications that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction difficulties.

  • Hunter Holmes McGuire VAMC
    13.9 miles from Woodford, Virginia
    Hunter Holmes McGuire VAMC is located at:

    130 Executive Center Parkway
    Fredericksburg, VA. 22401

    If you would like to contact Hunter Holmes McGuire VAMC, you can reach them at 540-370-4468.

    Hunter Holmes McGuire VAMC offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults
    Payment forms accepted: Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)