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  • Drug Overdose Facts
  • Chronic heavy drinking can make individuals more susceptible to pneumonia, lung collapse and pulmonary infections.
  • In the eastern United States, heroin is typically sold as a white or off-white powder, one of the purest forms of the drug.
  • A record breaking drug seizure was made in 2008 by the DEA of 262 tons of hashish, pointing to the fact that the drug is very much in demand.
  • Although activated charcoal administration was once considered a mainstay of treatment for patients who have experienced an acute overdose, recent studies have indicated that there are no benefits that are derived from the use of it.
  • Heavy amphetamine users sometimes commit sudden, violent, and irrational acts as a result of drug-induced distortions of perception and delusions that other individuals are threatening or persecuting them.
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Seniors/Older Adult Services

Whether it is evident or not, seniors and older adults encompass 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 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 seek rehabilitation before any long term consequences occur.

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