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There are more seniors that suffer with substance abuse than you might imagine, and it is never too late for someone in Salem to get help for addiction so that they can live the remainder of their lives with a higher quality of life and be as physically and mentally healthy as possible. The most prevalent addiction problems 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 at the same time, a deadly combination. When coupled with the fact that seniors often have other physical and mental health issues that must be addressed concurrently, it is recommended that any senior looking for help look for a facility that includes treatment for dual diagnosis/co-occurring disorders.
Programs which specialize in substance abuse treatment for seniors have staff trained to provide substance abuse treatment and general geriatric health care, including behavioral health services. Recovery will be more successful in an inpatient treatment program, and a medically safe detox from alcohol and any prescription medications that the person has become dependent on can be performed as the very first step. A comprehensive evaluation of both physical and psychological conditions will be performed so that they can be addressed at the same time, because these issues are commonly the cause of the addiction to begin with. An effective treatment program will be put into action that will target the specific and unique needs of the senior.
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