Most people think of drug addiction as common among populations like teens, young adults, and high-power executives drowning in pressure and unable to cope. Sadly, millions of older adults are also turning to self-medicating and illegal drug use—and the numbers are on the rise.
Because seniors and older adults must take medication to manage diabetes, high blood pressure, heart problems, Alzheimer’s, mental illness, autoimmune diseases, and other ailments, it can be tough to pinpoint when a necessary treatment morphs into a destructive pattern. Your aging parent or grandparent may drink or use drugs when they lose a spouse, lose their ability to drive or live independently, deal with constant pain or disability, or go through a traumatic life transition. Be careful: Signs of addiction can mirror signs of aging in older adults. Johns Hopkins University says families should be on the lookout for the following aging adult addiction symptoms:
- Severe depression
- Memory loss & concentration problems
- Unsteady gait
- Appetite changes
- Hygiene changes
- Isolation tendencies
Addiction Treatment Help for Adults & Older Adults
If your parent, grandparent or loved one is spiraling out of control or headed down a path to chemical dependency, Coast to Coast provides age-specific addiction treatment and sober living options. Adult and older adult addiction treatment and program services include:
- Interventions & comfortable detox
- Short- and long-term rehab
- Sober living homes
- Sober companions & sober transport
- Grief & loss counseling
- Holistic therapies
- Traditional therapies
- Group & individual counseling
- Family counseling
- Experiential therapy
- Educational workshops & life skills training
Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment for Adults & Older Adults
When an older adult begins to abuse drugs to cope with aging, or they find themselves dependent upon alcohol or prescribed drugs, our FL and CA preferred providers are here to help. Offering substance abuse treatment in an environment catering to adults, retirees, and seniors, Coast to Coast’s preferred facilities enhance the quality of life while getting to the root of the offending addiction. Call our trained intervention specialists 24 hours a day to discuss next-steps in admitting your loved one for rehab: (800) 210-8229.
