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  • Drug Overdose Facts
  • After using GHB an individual can vomit and choke to death in their sleep.
  • Opiods have been reported to suppress activity in portions of the brain that control breathing; consequently, many individuals who experience a drug overdose from these types of drugs die because of a lack of oxygen reaching the body.
  • Almost 200,000 alcohol-related emergency visits among individuals were under the age of 21 in 2009, 76,918 of which were among those aged 12 to 17 and 120,853 of which were among those aged 18 to 20.
  • A 2004 study found that 9.5% of primary and secondary syphilis cases among heterosexual men were cases in which the male had a history of methamphetamine use, continuing a trend of increases in syphilis cases, from 3.1% in 2001, 6.4% in 2002, and 7.3% in 2003.
  • During the 1980s it was thought that GHB could possibly enhance the bodys production of growth hormone, and as a result it flew off the shelves as a diet supplement during this time.
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Seniors/Older Adult Services

Whether it is apparent or not, seniors and older adults comprise 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 and alcohol rehab programs which are prepared to treat seniors and older adults who are in need of rehabilitation for addiction issues. 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 locate rehabilitation before any long term consequences arise.

Seniors Older Adult Services category listings in Edgar, Wisconsin:

  • Tomah VAMC
    15.4 miles from Edgar, Wisconsin
    Tomah VAMC is a Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center that is located at:

    515 South 32nd Street
    Wausau, WI. 54401
    715-842-2834

    Treatment Services: Outpatient Treatment, 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)
  • Center for Well Being Inc
    17.9 miles from Edgar, Wisconsin
    Center for Well Being Inc is a Drug Treatment Service that is located at:

    901 North 6th Street
    Wausau, WI. 54403
    715-848-5022

    Treatment Services: Outpatient Treatment, Co-Occurring Mental with Substance Abuse Issues, Seniors/Older Adult Services
    Payment Options: Self Pay (Out of Pocket), Medicaid Coverage, Medicare Coverage, Private or Personal Health Insurance, Accepts Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • North Central Counseling Center
    23.9 miles from Edgar, Wisconsin
    North Central Counseling Center is a Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program that is located at:

    136 West Broadway Avenue
    Medford, WI. 54451
    715-748-4535

    Treatment Services: Outpatient Treatment, Co-Occurring Mental with Substance Abuse Issues, Specialized in Hiv/Aids Patients, Specialized in Alternative Lifestyle, Seniors/Older Adult Services, Criminal Justice Client Programs
    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)