Drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs which cater to the unique needs of seniors and older adults can be more beneficial for this particular group of people. Senior and older adult focused recovery services can help with the initial stigma that these clients feel when going to rehab and it provides support from others in the same stage of life who empathize and understand the unique difficulties they encounter. In age neutral facilities seniors and older adults can at times be less willing to contribute completely in group sessions with the younger age group who are not familiar with their generational and age related unique challenges. Drug and Alcohol rehab facilities which provide a more age relating forum for seniors and older adults can provide a connection of mutual respect, understanding, and support to work through the challenges to recovery.
Treatment staff at addiction treatment programs for seniors and older adults are there to offer their unique expertise with these clients to work on generational, age-related and broader substance abuse related issues alike, while also taking into account any specific physical or mental impairments and challenges this subset of client faces while in recovery. Program materials for seniors and older adults may be presented with audio or verbal impairments in mind, such as larger type or treatment counselors who are prepared to accommodate such needs of older clients by the way individual and group counseling sessions.
Seniors and older adults are disproportionately prone to the abuse of prescription drugs and alcohol, and as part of recovery many need medical intervention not just through safe detox but to figure out which prescriptions should be continued or eliminated as part of their recovery plan and their transition to a clean and sober lifestyle that will sustain a long and happy life.
There are 4 Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facilities offering this service in Manchester, NH
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