There are more seniors that struggle with addiction than you would imagine, and it is never too late for anyone in Cook to receive professional help for addiction so that they can happily live the rest of their lives with a higher quality of life and be as mentally and physically stable as possible. The most prevalent substance abuse issues among seniors are alcohol abuse and prescription drug abuse. In many instances, both are an 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 commonly struggle with other physical and mental health issues that should be handled concurrently, it is important that any senior looking for treatment look for a facility that includes treatment for dual diagnosis/co-occurring disorders.
Programs which offer addiction treatment for seniors have staff trained to deliver substance abuse treatment and general geriatric health services, including psychiatric services. Recovery will be more successful in a residential rehabilitation center, and a medically safe detoxification 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 comprehensive assessment of both physical and mental health conditions will be performed so that they can be addressed concurrently, because these issues are often the driving force of the addiction in the first place. An effective treatment program will be put into action that will target the specific and personal needs of the senior.
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