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  • Alcohol is the third largest risk factor for disease burden worldwide, and is the leading risk factor in the Western Pacific and the Americas and the second largest in Europe.
  • Abuse to Vicodin and other prescription narcotics constitute the most-abused group of prescription drugs in the nation.
  • Educating physicians who prescribe prescription drugs regarding prescription drug abuse is critically important, because even brief interventions by physicians have proven effective in reducing or eliminating prescription drug abuse in individuals who are not yet addicted to them.
  • A tell-tale sign of Xanax addiction is when the individual is seeking early renewals for their original prescription.
  • Individuals who use PCP may experience a "dissociative" feeling, meaning it distorts perceptions of sight and sound and produces feelings of detachment.
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Seniors/Older Adult Services

Whether it is apparent or not, seniors and older adults encompass a significant 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 rehab facilities which are prepared to treat seniors and older adults who are in need of rehabilitation 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 seek treatment before any long term consequences come about.

Seniors Older Adult Services category listings in Brodheadsville, Pennsylvania:

  • Palmerton Hospital
    13.6 miles from Brodheadsville, Pennsylvania
    Palmerton Hospital is a Substance Abuse Treatment Center that is located at:

    135 Lafayette Avenue
    Palmerton, PA. 18071
    610-826-3141

    Treatment Services: Hospital Inpatient Programs, Co-Occurring Mental with Substance Abuse Issues, 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), Payment Assistance (based on Facility)