There are more seniors that suffer with addiction than you might think, and it is never too late for anyone in Wasco to get treatment for addiction so that they can live the remainder of their lives and be as physically and mentally healthy as possible. The most common addiction problems among seniors are alcohol abuse and prescription drug addiction. In many cases, both are an issue where seniors are addicted to both alcohol and prescription medications simultaneously, a treacherous combination. When added to the fact that the elderly often suffer with other physical and psychological health conditions that must be handled at the same time, it is important that any senior searching for addiction help should find a program that provides treatment for dual diagnosis/co-occurring disorders.
Treatment centers which specialize in substance abuse treatment for seniors have staff trained to deliver addiction treatment and general elderly health care, including behavioral health services. Treatment will be more successful in a residential rehabilitation program, where a medically safe detoxification from alcohol and any medications that the person has become dependent on but needs to be weaned off of will be the very first step. A complete assessment of both physical and psychological health conditions will be conducted so that they can be handled concurrently, because these issues are commonly the cause of the addiction in the first place. A complete treatment program will be put into action that will target the specific and personal needs of the senior.
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