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There are more seniors that struggle with addiction than you might imagine, and it is never too late for someone in Ithaca to get professional help for addiction so that they can happily live the rest of their lives and be as physically and mentally healthy as possible. The most common addiction problems among seniors are alcoholism 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 coupled with the fact that the elderly often have other physical and psychological health issues that should be addressed concurrently, it is important that any senior searching for treatment should find a program that includes treatment for co-occurring disorders.
Rehab facilities which specialize in addiction treatment for seniors have staff prepared to deliver addiction therapy and general geriatric health care, including behavioral health services. Treatment will be more effective in an inpatient 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 thorough evaluation of both physical and mental conditions will be performed so that they can be handled concurrently, because these issues are often the driving force of the addiction to begin with. A comprehensive treatment program will be put into place that will address the specific and unique needs of the senior.
There are 2 Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Centers offering this service in Ithaca, NY
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