Watkins, IA. - Seniors/Older Adults
Seniors and older adult persons can be prone to, and perhaps even predisposed, to addiction much in the same way as any other person. Truthfully, seniors and older adult persons are already typically on prescription medications which can also be abused. When mixed with illicit drugs and alcohol, seniors and older adult persons are at risk of serious health effects and even death. The social stigmas linked to drug addiction may keep many seniors and older adults away from the drug treatment facilities in Watkins, Iowa that will be able to help them. Because of this, there are drug treatment programs that specifically help this age range of person. These alcohol and drug treatment programs in Watkins, Iowa understand the situations which are peculiar to this age range, and how to deal with drug or alcohol addiction among seniors and older adults. Due to the fact seniors and older adults are more prone to sickness and accidents, it is imperative that they seek out rehabilitation earlier than any disease or accident results from their their drug addiction which can result in long term if not fatal damage.
- 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