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  • Drug Overdose Facts
  • In the United States, there is currently a growing concern regarding the increase of Ritalin overdoses in small children; most of these cases were due to caregivers unintentionally giving patients excessive amounts of this medication.
  • In the 1980s the use of methamphetamine pills decreased and users began to consume more of the powder form of the drug.
  • Hydrocodone is the opioid component of Vicodin which is known to cause respiratory depression and other severe adverse reactions including heart failure, heart attack, pulmonary failure, liver or kidney failure, jaundice, amnesia, seizures, blackouts, and coma.
  • A much higher rate of Ativan overdose occurrence are reported in senior citizens; this is likely due to the sedative effects of Ativan lasting significantly longer in elderly patients.
  • An average alcoholic drink will take about 10 hours for the average person to process. The more alcohol that is consumed, the greater the rise in blood alcohol content.
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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 rehabilitation 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 arise.

Seniors Older Adult Services category listings in Rockford, Tennessee:

  • E M Jellinek Center
    9.8 miles from Rockford, Tennessee
    E M Jellinek Center is an Addiction Treatment Facility that is located at:

    130 Hinton Avenue
    Knoxville, TN. 37917
    865-525-4627

    Treatment Services: Substance Abuse Programs, Alternative Housing - Transitional living, Residential Short-Term Treatment that is 30 days or less, Residential Long-Term Treatment that is 30 days or longer, Co-Occurring Mental with Substance Abuse Issues, Seniors/Older Adult Services, Men Only, Criminal Justice Client Programs, Specialized in Hearing Impaired Clients
    Payment Options: Self Pay (Out of Pocket)