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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 Hoyt to receive help for addiction so that they can enjoy the rest of their lives with a higher quality of life and be as mentally and physically stable as possible. The most prevalent addiction occurrences among seniors are alcoholism and prescription drug abuse. In many cases, both are an issue where seniors are addicted to both alcohol and prescription medications simultaneously, a deadly combination. When combined with the fact that seniors commonly have other physical and psychological health issues that must be treated concurrently, it is recommended that any senior searching for treatment look for a facility that includes treatment for co-occurring disorders.
Rehab facilities which provide substance abuse treatment for seniors have staff qualified to deliver substance abuse treatment and general elderly health services, including behavioral health services. Treatment will be more successful in an inpatient rehabilitation facility, and a medically safe detoxification from alcohol and any prescription medications that the senior has become dependent to but needs to be weaned off of will be the very first step. A comprehensive evaluation of both physical and mental health conditions will be conducted so that any issues can be handled at the same time, because these issues are commonly the cause of the addiction in the first place. An effective treatment plan will be put into place that will address the specific and unique needs of the senior.
