As the aging baby boomer era becomes the senior population, these senior citizens have trouble with a variety of drug use issues. Senior drug treatment will help senior citizens live a better standard of living, during what should be their Golden Years. Treatment counselors who provide senior drug treatment comprehend the challenges that senior citizens face, and exactly how they don't want to be stigmatized due to their drug abuse issue. Fortunately, they don't have to be, and they can be in a rehab setting with their peers who also know what they're dealing with which adds a huge quantity of support in this difficult time. Seniors don't always realize what dangers could happen should they don't get help for substance abuse, because seniors specifically have an increased sensitivity to the effects and unwanted effects of substance use. Also, they are prone to accidents, injuries and other impairments because of what their age is, which magnifies the negative effects and side effects of the drug use. Seniors might need the aid of their family to make the step to seek senior drug treatment, and family members and friends have to do whatever needs doing to encourage them to rehab and restore their quality lifestyle.
Area Substance Abuse Council is a Drug Treatment Service that is located at:
3601 16th Avenue SW
Cedar Rapids, IA. 52404
If you would like to contact Area Substance Abuse Council, you can reach them at 319-390-4611.
Area Substance Abuse Council offers the following treatment services: Drug Rehabilitation Services, Temporary Housing, Outpatient Treatment, Residential Short-Term Treatment (Less Than 30 Days), Long-Term Residential Rehabs (30 Days or More), Teen Drug Addiction Treatment, Dual Diagnosis, Senior Drug Treatment, Women - Drug Rehab, Men - Drug and Alcohol Rehab, Hearing Impaired Rehab Services, Spanish Treatment Services
Payment forms accepted: Self Pay Drug Rehabs, Medicaid Accepted, Private Health Care, Military Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale Accepted