There are more seniors that suffer with addiction than you might think, and it is never too late for someone in Sparta to receive professional help for addiction so that they can live the remainder of their lives with a higher quality of life and be as mentally and physically healthy as possible. The most prevalent addiction occurrences among seniors are alcohol abuse and prescription drug addiction. In many cases, this is a dual issue where seniors are addicted to both alcohol and prescription medications simultaneously, a deadly combination. When coupled with the fact that the elderly often have other physical and mental health ailments that must be addressed concurrently, it is recommended that any senior looking for treatment should find a program that provides treatment for dual diagnosis/co-occurring disorders.
Programs which provide substance abuse treatment for seniors have staff qualified to deliver substance abuse therapy and general elderly health services, including behavioral health services. Treatment will be more effective in a residential rehabilitation program, and a medically safe detox from alcohol and any prescription medications that the senior has become dependent on but needs to be weaned off of will be the first step. A thorough assessment of both physical and mental health conditions will be performed so that they can be handled concurrently, because these issues are commonly the driving force of the addiction to begin with. A comprehensive recovery program will be put into action that will target the specific and personal needs of the senior.
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