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There are more seniors that struggle with addiction than you would imagine, and it is never too late for anyone in Alma to receive help for addiction so that they can enjoy 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 alcohol abuse and prescription drug abuse. In many cases, both are an issue where seniors are abusing both prescription medications and alcohol simultaneously, a treacherous combination. When combined with the reality that seniors commonly have other physical and mental health conditions that must be handled concurrently, it is important that any senior searching for help should find a facility that offers treatment for co-occurring disorders.
Rehab facilities which provide addiction treatment for seniors have staff trained to provide substance abuse therapy and general geriatric health services, including psychiatric services. Recovery will be more successful in an inpatient rehabilitation center, where a safe detox from alcohol and any prescription medications that the person has become dependent on but needs to be weaned off of will be the very first step. A thorough assessment of both physical and psychological health conditions will be conducted so that they can be handled at the same time, because these issues are commonly the driving force of the addiction in the first place. An effective recovery plan will be put into action that will target the specific and personal needs of the senior.
