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  • Drug Overdose Facts
  • In 2010, approximately 16 million Americans reported using a prescription drugs such as Vicodin for nonmedical purposes in the past year.
  • A man in Maine was arrested and charged for selling approximately $8,000 worth of OxyContin each week, OxyContin which was prescribed to his wife to control cancer-related pain and were paid for by Medicaid.
  • Amphetamines are a Schedule II drug under the Convention on Psychotropic Substances which is a global measure.
  • Alcohol has been linked to cancers of head and neck (the risk is especially high in smokers who also drink heavily).
  • Heroin is the preferred drug among opiate addicts mostly because it is several times more potent than morphine and reaches the brain very quickly, producing an euphoric rush when injected intravenously.
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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 and alcohol treatment centers which are prepared to treat seniors and older adults who are in need of treatment for addiction problems. Seniors and older adults are faced with many physical challenges as a result of their age, which can affect treatment outcome if not addressed concurrently. It is beneficial for seniors and older adults to seek treatment before any long term consequences arise.

Seniors Older Adult Services category listings in Walnut, Iowa:

  • Cass County Memorial Hospital
    11.7 miles from Walnut, Iowa
    Cass County Memorial Hospital is a Drug and Alcohol Treatment Facility that is located at:

    1501 East 10th Street
    Atlantic, IA. 50022
    712-250-8865

    Treatment Services: Hospital Inpatient Programs, Specialized in Hiv/Aids Patients, Specialized in Alternative Lifestyle, Seniors/Older Adult Services, Criminal Justice Client Programs, Specialized in Hearing Impaired Clients
    Payment Options: Self Pay (Out of Pocket), Medicaid Coverage, Medicare Coverage, State Financed Insurance besides Medicaid, Private or Personal Health Insurance, Accepts Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)