Florence, Colorado - Seniors/Older Adult Services
Seniors and older adult persons in Florence are susceptible, if not predisposed, to addiction much in the same way as any other individual. In fact, seniors and older adults are already typically on prescription medications which can also be abused. When combined with street drugs and alcohol, seniors and older adult persons are at risk of significant health effects including death. The negative stigmas associated with drug or alcohol addiction may keep many seniors and older adult persons out of the drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities in Florence they desperately need. For this reason, there are alcohol and drug treatment programs which specialize in this age group of addict. These drug rehab centers understand the needs which are exclusive to the aging addict, and how to address drug or alcohol addiction among seniors and older adults. Because seniors and older adults are already prone to sickness and accidents, it is imperative that they look for treatment before any disease or accident results from their their drug addiction which may result in long term if not fatal injury.
- CO Mental Health Institute at Pueblo
1600 West 24th Street
Pueblo, CO. 81003 - Parkview Medical Center
400 West 16th Street
Pueblo, CO. 81003