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There are more seniors that suffer with substance abuse than you might imagine, and it is never too late for anyone in St. Marys to receive treatment for addiction so that they can enjoy the remainder of their lives 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 abusing both prescription medications and alcohol at the same time, a deadly combination. When coupled with the fact that the elderly commonly have other physical and psychological health issues that must be handled concurrently, it is recommended that any senior looking for addiction help look for a program that provides treatment for dual diagnosis/co-occurring disorders.
Programs which offer substance abuse treatment for seniors have staff trained to provide addiction treatment and general elderly health care, including psychiatric services. Treatment will be more successful in a residential rehabilitation facility, where a safe detox from alcohol and any medications that the person has become dependent to can be performed as the first step. A thorough evaluation of both physical and mental health conditions will be performed so that any issues can be handled at the same time, because these issues are commonly the driving force of the addiction in the first place. An effective treatment program will be put into place that will address the specific and unique needs of the senior.
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