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There are more seniors that struggle with addiction than you would imagine, and it is never too late for anyone in Oregon to get professional help for addiction so that they can happily live the remainder of their lives and be as mentally and physically healthy as possible. The most common substance abuse issues among seniors are alcohol abuse and prescription drug addiction. In many instances, both are an issue where seniors are addicted to both prescription medications and alcohol at the same time, a deadly combination. When coupled with the fact that seniors often have other physical and mental health issues that should be treated concurrently, it is important that any senior searching for treatment should find a program that provides treatment for dual diagnosis/co-occurring disorders.
Treatment centers which provide addiction treatment for seniors have staff prepared to provide addiction treatment and general elderly health services, including psychiatric services. Treatment will be more effective in a residential rehabilitation program, where a medically safe detoxification from alcohol and any prescription medications that the person has become dependent to but needs to be weaned off of will be the very first step. A complete evaluation of both physical and mental health conditions will be conducted so that they can be addressed concurrently, because these issues are often the cause of the addiction to begin with. An effective treatment program will be put into place that will target the specific and unique needs of the senior.
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