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There are more seniors that suffer with addiction than you might think, and it is never too late for someone in St. Patrick to get professional help for addiction so that they can live the rest of their lives with a higher quality of life and be as physically and mentally stable as possible. The most common substance abuse occurrences among seniors are alcohol abuse and prescription drug addiction. In many cases, both are an issue where seniors are addicted to both prescription medications and alcohol simultaneously, a treacherous combination. When coupled with the fact that the elderly often suffer with other physical and mental health issues that should be handled concurrently, it is important that any senior searching for treatment should find a rehab program that offers treatment for dual diagnosis/co-occurring disorders.
Rehab facilities which provide substance abuse treatment for seniors have staff qualified to deliver substance abuse therapy and general geriatric health services, including behavioral health services. Recovery will be more effective in a residential treatment facility, and a medically safe detoxification from alcohol and any medications that the senior has become dependent to but needs to be weaned off of will be the first step. A comprehensive evaluation of both physical and psychological health conditions will be performed so that they can be handled at the same time, because these issues are often the cause of the addiction in the first place. A thorough treatment plan will be put into action that will target the specific and unique needs of the senior.
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