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  • Drug Overdose Facts
  • Drug addiction statistics from 2007 indicate that 7 million people aged 12 or older in the U.S. reported nonmedical use of a prescription drug.
  • According to a 2010 Reuters Health report, a larger number of Americans than ever have landed in the hospital due to drug overdoses related to powerful prescription painkillers, sedatives, tranquilizers, and sleep medications.
  • Current research has indicated that charcoal administration that has commonly been used to help patients that are experiencing a drug overdose carries the serious risk of the patient breathing vomit into their lungs, which could potentially be fatal.
  • Amphetamine abuse is a growing problem in the United States with hundreds of illegal amphetamine producing laboratories being found and closed each year.
  • As little as half a Percocet pill when combined with alcohol and other types of depressants may lower ones respiratory system enough to cause death.
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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 treatment facilities which are prepared to treat seniors and older adults who are in need of treatment for addiction issues. Seniors and older adults are faced with many physical challenges as a result of their age, which can have an impact on treatment outcome if not addressed concurrently. It is beneficial for seniors and older adults to seek rehabilitation before any long term consequences come about.

Seniors Older Adult Services category listings in Lahmansville, West Virginia:

  • Committed to Change PC
    38.2 miles from Lahmansville, West Virginia
    Committed to Change PC is a Drug and Alcohol Rehab that is located at:

    200 Glenn Street
    Cumberland, MD. 21502
    240-580-1919

    Treatment Services: Outpatient Treatment, Specialized in Hiv/Aids Patients, Specialized in Alternative Lifestyle, Seniors/Older Adult Services
    Payment Options: Self Pay (Out of Pocket), Medicaid Coverage, Medicare Coverage, Private or Personal Health Insurance, Payment Assistance (based on Facility)