Seniors/Older Adults - Maricopa, California
Seniors and older adult persons can be prone to, and perhaps even predisposed, to addiction much in the same way as any other person of any other age. In fact, seniors and older adults 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 a higher risk of serious health effects and even death. The negative stigmas associated with drug addiction may keep many seniors and older adult persons away from the drug rehabilitation facilities in Maricopa, California they desperately need. Because of this, there are alcohol and drug rehabilitation facilities that specifically help this age range of addict. These drug rehabilitation centers in Maricopa understand the situations which are exclusive to this age group, and how to deal with drug or alcohol addiction among this group of treatment client. Due to the fact seniors and older adult persons are more prone to illness and accidents, it is imperative that they look for treatment earlier than any illness or accident is brought on by their addiction which may lead to long term if not fatal damage.
- Santa Barbara Rescue Mission
535 East Yanonali Street
Santa Barbara, CA. 93103 - New Beginnings Counseling Center
324 East Carrillo Street
Santa Barbara, CA. 93101 - Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse
133 East Haley Street
Santa Barbara, CA. 93102