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There are more seniors that suffer with substance abuse than you might think, and it is never too late for anyone in Bristol to get treatment for addiction so that they can happily live the remainder of their lives with a higher quality of life and be as physically and mentally healthy as possible. The most prevalent substance abuse occurrences among seniors are alcoholism and prescription drug addiction. In many cases, this is a dual issue where seniors are addicted to both alcohol and prescription medications simultaneously, a dangerous combination. When coupled with the fact that the elderly commonly have other physical and mental health issues that should be treated concurrently, it is important that any senior searching for addiction help should find a program that provides treatment for dual diagnosis/co-occurring disorders.
Programs which offer substance abuse treatment for seniors have staff prepared to deliver addiction therapy and general elderly health care, including behavioral health services. Treatment will be more successful in a residential treatment program, and a medically safe detoxification from alcohol and any prescription medications that the person has become dependent to but needs to be weaned off of will be the very first step. A thorough evaluation of both physical and mental conditions will be conducted so that they can be handled at the same time, because these issues are often the driving force of the addiction in the first place. A thorough recovery plan will be put into place that will address the specific and unique needs of the senior.
There are 2 Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Centers offering this service in Bristol, TN
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