Shellsburg - Seniors/Older Adults
Seniors and older adult persons are prone to, if not predisposed, to alcohol and drug abuse just like any other individual. Truthfully, seniors and older adults often already take prescription medications which can also be abused. When mixed with illicit drugs and alcohol, seniors and older adults are at risk of severe health effects including death. The negative stigmas linked to drug addiction may keep some seniors and older adult persons away from the drug and alcohol treatment facilities in Shellsburg, IA. that will be able to help them. For this reason, there are drug and alcohol treatment programs that specialize in this age range of person. These drug rehabilitation centers in Shellsburg, IA. understand the situations which are exclusive to this age range, and how to deal with drug or alcohol addiction among seniors and older adults. Simply because seniors and older adults are more prone to disease and accidents, it is crucial that they seek out treatment before any sickness or accident results from their their addiction which may cause permanent if not fatal harm.
- Area Substance Abuse Council
Area Substance Abuse Council can be found at:
3601 16th Avenue SW
Cedar Rapids, IA. 52404
319-390-4611
Treatment Services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Residential Short-Term Treatment (30 Days Or Less), Residential Long-Term Treatment (More Than 30 Days), Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Seniors/Older Adults, Women, Men, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Spanish
Payment Categories: Self Payment, Private Health Insurance - Unity Point St. Lukes
Unity Point St. Lukes can be found at:
1026 An Avenue NE
Cedar Rapids, IA. 52402
319-369-7211
Treatment Services: Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
Payment Categories: Self Payment, Private Health Insurance