There are more seniors that suffer with addiction than you would imagine, and it is never too late for anyone in Ellensburg to get professional help for addiction so that they can enjoy the rest of their lives and be as physically and mentally healthy as possible. The most common addiction occurrences among seniors are alcohol abuse and prescription drug addiction. In many instances, both are an issue where seniors are abusing both prescription medications and alcohol at the same time, a treacherous combination. When added to the reality that seniors often have other physical and mental health conditions that must be handled concurrently, it is important that any senior looking for help look for a rehab program that offers treatment for dual diagnosis/co-occurring disorders.
Treatment centers which specialize in substance abuse treatment for seniors have staff trained to deliver addiction therapy and general elderly health care, including psychiatric services. Treatment will be more effective in a residential treatment center, where a medically safe detoxification from alcohol and any medications that the person has become dependent on can be performed as the very first step. A complete evaluation of both physical and mental health conditions will be performed so that any issues can be handled at the same time, because these issues are often the driving force of the addiction to begin with. A complete recovery plan will be put into place that will target the specific and unique needs of the senior.
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