- 30 Day Rehabilitation
- 90 Day Rehabilitation
- Adolescent Substance Abuse Rehabilitation
- Christian Drug Rehabilitation
- Co-Dependency
- Couples Treatment
- Detoxification
- Drug Addiction Treatment Help
- Drug Rehabilitation
- Extended Treatment
- Gender and Ethnic Specific Treatment
- Health Spa Recovery
- Inpatient Drug Rehab
- Intervention
- Long Term Treatment
- Older Adult Rehabilitation
- Outpatient Treatment
- Private Therapists
- Psychiatric Hospitals
- Psychiatrists
- Sober Escorts & Companions
- Sober Living
- Therapeutic Boarding School
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- Wilderness Programs or Outdoor Therapy
Older Adult Rehabilitation
Older adult rehabilitation programs employ the same methodologies as other treatment programs. Their defining difference is they address the ancillary problems unique to older individuals. Age and medical issues have to be considered in developing treatment programs, and in some instances may need to take place in nursing homes or other care facilities. A serious substance abuse issue is addiction to necessary medications. Detoxification becomes a problem if the abuse substance is necessary for survival. Also, withdrawal symptoms can be amplified in older adults.
As with gender specific, young adult, and ethnic programs, success is realized because many older adults feel more comfortable with their peers. Shared experiences contribute to the feeling of ease and the ability to explore issues and problems that face people in this group. Of particular importance is overcoming feelings of despair and hopelessness brought about by isolation and awareness of one’s mortality.
In addition to traditional therapies, and addressing problems unique to older adults, Harm Reduction Therapy is proving successful. Instead of focusing on the substance being abused, Harm Reduction therapy targets the harm caused by substance abuse. Response to this approach has been successful in ending addiction and preventing relapses.