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  • Drug Overdose Facts
  • Many senior citizens who take medications for chronic pain will forget that they have already taken the potent pain medicines; in many of these instances, these elderly individuals will experience a potentially deadly drug overdose as a direct result of their memory lag.
  • A recent survey indicates that over 20 million Americans aged 12 or older are current (past month) illicit opiate users, meaning they had used an illicit opiate during the month prior to the survey interview.
  • A study of 48 individuals who were alcoholics found that most alcohol relapses were associated with frustration and anger, social pressure and interpersonal temptation.
  • Common amphetamine withdrawal symptoms are fatigue, troubled sleep, irritability, intense hunger, and moderate to severe depression, which may lead to suicidal behavior.
  • Dilaudid addicted individuals often require at least a 3 month stay or longer in drug rehab for to experience a positive outcome.
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Seniors/Older Adult Services

Whether it is evident or not, seniors and older adults encompass a considerable percentage of individuals in the United States who struggle with drug and/or alcohol abuse and addiction. As the baby boomer generation ages, this will become an even bigger problem with an even bigger need for drug rehab programs which are prepared to treat seniors and older adults who are in need of rehabilitation for addiction problems. Seniors and older adults are faced with many physical challenges as a result of their age, which can affect treatment outcome if not addressed concurrently. It is beneficial for seniors and older adults to locate rehabilitation before any long term consequences come about.

Seniors Older Adult Services category listings in South El Monte, California:

  • United American Indian Involvement
    United American Indian Involvement is a Drug Rehabilitation Program that is located at:

    1125 West 6th Street
    Los Angeles, CA. 90017
    213-202-3970

    Treatment Services: Substance Abuse Programs, Outpatient Treatment, Adolescents (18 and under), Co-Occurring Mental with Substance Abuse Issues, Seniors/Older Adult Services, Women Only, Men Only
    Payment Options: Medicaid Coverage, Medicare Coverage, Private or Personal Health Insurance, Payment Assistance (based on Facility)
  • Asian Americans for Community
    Asian Americans for Community is a Drug Abuse Treatment Center that is located at:

    2400 Moorpark Avenue
    San Jose, CA. 95128
    408-975-2730

    Treatment Services: Outpatient Treatment, Co-Occurring Mental with Substance Abuse Issues, Specialized in Alternative Lifestyle, Seniors/Older Adult Services, Spanish Services, Other Language Programs
    Payment Options: Self Pay (Out of Pocket), Medicaid Coverage, Medicare Coverage, Private or Personal Health Insurance
  • Los Angeles LGBT Center
    Los Angeles LGBT Center is a Drug Abuse Treatment Program that is located at:

    1625 Schrader Boulevard
    Los Angeles, CA. 90028
    323-993-7432

    Treatment Services: Outpatient Treatment, Co-Occurring Mental with Substance Abuse Issues, Specialized in Hiv/Aids Patients, Specialized in Alternative Lifestyle, Seniors/Older Adult Services, Criminal Justice Client Programs, Specialized in Hearing Impaired Clients, Spanish Services
    Payment Options: Self Pay (Out of Pocket), Medicaid Coverage, Medicare Coverage, State Financed Insurance besides Medicaid, Private or Personal Health Insurance