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  • Drug Overdose Facts
  • In 2005, there were more than 1.6 million hospitalizations and more than 4 million emergency room visits relating to alcohol.
  • When a person that is experiencing a drug overdose is having trouble breathing, the doctor will often insert a breathing tube to assist the patient.
  • In Northern Ireland, benzodiazepines such as Valium were found to be present in 87% of cases where drivers were found to be impaired by a substance other than alcohol.
  • Drug withdrawal from certain drugs such as benzodiazepines or alcohol can cause life threatening symptoms, and therefore the abrupt discontinuation of any type of drug without medical or professional detox supervision is not recommended.
  • Amphetamines suppress appetite and some users can often fail to eat properly which causes them to develop various illnesses related to vitamin deficiencies and malnutrition.
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Seniors/Older Adult Services

Whether it is evident or not, seniors and older adults comprise a considerable percentage of individuals in the United States who struggle with drug and/or alcohol abuse and addiction. As the baby boomer generation ages, this will become an even bigger problem with an even bigger need for drug and alcohol treatment centers which are prepared to treat seniors and older adults who are in need of treatment for addiction problems. Seniors and older adults are faced with many physical challenges as a result of their age, which can affect treatment outcome if not addressed concurrently. It is beneficial for seniors and older adults to find treatment before any long term consequences arise.

Seniors Older Adult Services category listings in Bridgeton, Missouri:

  • Cass Regional Medical Center
    Cass Regional Medical Center is an Addiction Recovery Facility that is located at:

    2800 East Rock Haven Road
    Harrisonville, MO. 64701
    816-887-0793

    Treatment Services: Hospital Inpatient Programs, Seniors/Older Adult Services, Specialized in Hearing Impaired Clients
    Payment Options: Self Pay (Out of Pocket), Medicaid Coverage, Medicare Coverage, State Financed Insurance besides Medicaid, Private or Personal Health Insurance, Accepts Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)