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There are more seniors that struggle with substance abuse than you might imagine, and it is never too late for someone in Ona to get help for addiction so that they can happily live the rest of their lives with a higher quality of life and be as mentally and physically healthy as possible. The most common substance abuse problems among seniors are alcoholism and prescription drug addiction. In many instances, both are an issue where seniors are addicted to both prescription medications and alcohol at the same time, a deadly combination. When combined with the fact that the elderly commonly struggle with other physical and psychological health issues that should be addressed at the same time, it is suggested that any senior looking for help should find a facility that offers treatment for co-occurring disorders.
Programs which provide substance abuse treatment for seniors have staff trained to deliver substance abuse therapy and general geriatric health care, including behavioral health services. Recovery will be more successful in a residential treatment facility, where a medically safe detoxification from alcohol and any medications that the senior has become dependent to can be performed as the first step. A complete evaluation of both physical and mental conditions will be performed so that they can be handled at the same time, because these issues are commonly the cause of the addiction in the first place. An effective recovery plan will be put into place that will target the specific and unique needs of the senior.
