Drug and alcohol rehab programs which cater to the specific needs of seniors and older adults may be more beneficial for this particular group of people. Senior and older adult focused recovery services can be helpful with the initial stigma that these clients feel when entering treatment and it provides support from others in the same stage of life who understand the unique challenges they face. In younger age facilities seniors and older adults can at times be less willing to participate completely in group activities with the younger age group who don't understand their age related and generational specific challenges. Substance abuse rehabilitation programs which offer a more age appropriate forum for seniors and older adults can offer a connection of mutual understanding, respect, and comfort to handle the difficulties in rehab.
Treatment staff at addiction rehabilitation centers for seniors and older adults are prepared to deliver their unique expertise with these clients to resolve age-related, generational, and broader substance abuse related issues alike, while also considering any unique physical or mental health issues or challenges this subset of client faces while in treatment. Program materials for seniors and older adults may be produced with audio or verbal impairments in mind, such as larger type in reading material or treatment counselors who are experienced with such needs of older clients by the way individual and group counseling sessions.
Seniors and older adults are disproportionately prone to the abuse of alcohol and prescription drugs, and as part of treatment many need medical assistance not just through detoxification but to determine which medical drugs should be continued or eliminated as part of the treatment process and their transition to a clean and sober lifestyle that will sustain a long and happy life.
There are 6 Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Centers offering this service in Oakland, CA
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