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  • Drug Overdose Facts
  • Drinking alcohol increases the risk of certain cancers, stroke, and liver diseases, especially when excessive amounts of alcohol are consumed over extended periods of time.
  • An individual who is suffering from a cocaine overdose may display symptoms such as paranoia, rapid heartbeat, psychosis, extreme confusion, loss of motor control movement, and cardiac arrest; additionally, a cocaine overdose can result in a fatal condition that is referred to as excited delirium.
  • During 2004, 11.3 million Americans had used prescription pain relievers non-medically in the past year.
  • Cocaine raises levels of the neurotransmitter dopamine in the brain and central nervous system, which is associated with pleasure and increased movement.
  • Currently in the United States, Methadone-related drug overdoses have seen a 7-fold increase, as doctors have commonly begun to prescribe this potent opioid for the treatment of moderate to severe pain.
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Seniors/Older Adult Services

Whether it is apparent or not, seniors and older adults comprise a significant 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 facilities 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 Winthrop, Iowa:

  • Unity Point St. Lukes
    32.1 miles from Winthrop, Iowa
    Unity Point St. Lukes is a Drug Abuse Rehab Program that is located at:

    1026 An Avenue NE
    Cedar Rapids, IA. 52402
    319-369-7211

    Treatment Services: Hospital Inpatient Programs, Outpatient Treatment, 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)