Seniors/Older Adults - Glenn, CA.
Seniors and older adults in Glenn, CA. are prone, if not predisposed, to addiction much in the same way as any other age group. In fact, seniors and older adults are already typically on prescription medications which are also commonly abused. When mixed with illicit drugs and alcohol, seniors and older adult persons are at a higher risk of severe health consequences including death. The social stereotypes associated with drug addiction may keep many seniors and older adult persons away from the drug rehabilitation facilities in Glenn, California that will help resolve their problem. For this reason, there are alcohol and drug rehabilitation facilities which specialize in this age range of the population. These alcohol and drug rehabilitation programs are aware of the issues which are particular to the aging addict, and how to address drug addiction among seniors and older adults. Because seniors and older adults are more prone to sickness and accidents, it is important that they seek rehab before any illness or accident occurs because of their alcohol and drug abuse which can cause permanent if not fatal injury.
- Butte County Dept of Behavioral Health
18 County Center Drive
Oroville, CA. 95965