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  • Drug Overdose Facts
  • Between 2009 and 2010, past year Ecstasy use among 10th graders in the U.S. rose significantly from 3.7 to 4.7%.
  • Around one-third of youth begin drinking alcohol before the age of 13.
  • Between 1999 and 2006, the number of people who were hospitalized for drug overdoses that were related to prescription medications has increased by over 60%.
  • Around 20 percent of heavy drinkers develop cirrhosis, the seventh leading cause of death among young and middle-age adults in the U.S.
  • Dependence and addiction to Ecstasy is quite common, despite the popular belief that Ecstasy is not addictive.
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Seniors/Older Adult Services

Whether it is apparent 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 programs 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 find treatment before any long term consequences come about.

Seniors Older Adult Services category listings in Lee Vining, California:

  • West Kern
    West Kern is a Drug and Alcohol Rehab Program that is located at:

    930 F Street
    Wasco, CA. 93280
    661-758-7300

    Treatment Services: Outpatient Treatment, Co-Occurring Mental with Substance Abuse Issues, Seniors/Older Adult Services, Specialized in Hearing Impaired Clients, Spanish Services, Other Language Programs
    Payment Options: Medicaid Coverage, Medicare Coverage, State Financed Insurance besides Medicaid, Income Based Payment (Sliding Scale), Payment Assistance (based on Facility)