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  • Drug Overdose Facts
  • A large-scale nationwide study found that benzodiazepines such as Valium are the most frequently abused pharmaceuticals in the U.S., with 35% of drug-related visits to the emergency department involving benzodiazepines.
  • Ecstasy use is associated with overheating and dehydration which may cause the user to over-compensate by consuming large amounts of water while partying which can lead to water toxicity.
  • Among pharmaceuticals, narcotic pain relievers were responsible for 38.2 percent, including oxycodone at 22.2 percent, of the emergency room visits in 2009 for patients who were seeking detox or substance abuse treatment as the reason for their visit.
  • Heroin is derived from morphine which is a derivative of opium, a naturally occurring substance that is extracted from the seedpod of the opium poppy.
  • Cocaine was a factor in 422,896 emergency room visits in 2009.
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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 treatment programs which are prepared to treat seniors and older adults who are in need of rehabilitation for addiction problems. 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 Trafford, Alabama:

  • UAB Hospital
    24.3 miles from Trafford, Alabama
    UAB Hospital is a Drug Rehab Facility that is located at:

    619 19th Street South
    Birmingham, AL. 35249
    205-975-2710

    Treatment Services: Hospital Inpatient Programs, Outpatient Treatment, Co-Occurring Mental with Substance Abuse Issues, Specialized in Alternative Lifestyle, Seniors/Older Adult Services, Specialized in Hearing Impaired Clients
    Payment Options: Self Pay (Out of Pocket), Medicaid Coverage, Medicare Coverage, Private or Personal Health Insurance, Accepts Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • UAB Department of Psychiatry
    24.5 miles from Trafford, Alabama
    UAB Department of Psychiatry is a Substance Abuse Treatment Program that is located at:

    1713 6th Avenue South
    Birmingham, AL. 35294
    205-934-6054

    Treatment Services: Outpatient Treatment, Specialized in Alternative Lifestyle, Seniors/Older Adult Services, Specialized in Hearing Impaired Clients
    Payment Options: Self Pay (Out of Pocket), Medicaid Coverage, Medicare Coverage, Private or Personal Health Insurance