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Prescription Drugs Commonly Abused By Baby Boomers and Elderly
From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:
State and federal statistics show the number of people in their 50s and early 60s reporting illicit drug use and seeking help with addictions skyrocketed in the past decade.
National Institutes of Health surveys show that in 2010, the most current year available, 2.4 million people ages 50-59 said they had abused prescription or illegal drugs within the past month – almost three times as many people as reported that behavior in 2002.
The Huffington Post lists the 5 most commonly abused drugs by people older than 50:
#5 Stimulants: While stimulants such as Ritalin and Adderall are highly addictive, abuse among older people is not not as widespread as it is with young adults. However, illicit stimulants like cocaine are more common.
#4 Antidepressants: According to a 2010 report from The Drug Abuse Warning Network, antidepressants contributed to 8.6 percent of emergency room visits by adults 50 and older.
#3 Sedatives: Most often used to treat anxiety and insomnia, sedatives like Valium and Xanax may become addictive if take incorrectly, or used too often.
#2 Pain Relievers: Painkillers like Oxycodone, Vicodin and Morphine have a a high potential for abuse.
#1 Medical Marijuana: While many people have medical prescriptions for marijuana use, 3 million adults aged 50 and older have illegally used the drug within the past year, according to a 2011 report from The National Survey on Drug Use and Health.
See the Huffington Post article for more information and statistics regarding drug abuse among baby boomers and the elderly. And if you or someone you know needs help with addiction please call the Pasadena Recovery Center at (866) 663-3030.
Pasadena Recovery Center Promotional Video
We just came across this 30 second promotional video from a few years ago. It definitely has a dated feel to it but the information remains accurate. Our professional team remains committed to the total care and treatment of our clients. Treating clients with respect and dignity are also hallmarks of the Pasadena Recovery Center.
If you are someone you know needs help with addiction please call us at (866) 663-3030.
VIDEO: Great Overview of the Pasadena Recovery Center
This Crown City News video gives a great overview of the Pasadena Recovery Center (PRC). While the Center is famous for the many seasons of “Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew” and will be featured again this September on “Rehab with Dr. Drew” which will concentrate on young adults rather than celebrities, the vast majority of the nearly 6,000 patients treated at PRC are regular folk that come from all walks of life. As Alison Triessl, daughter of the late PRC founder Dr. Lee Bloom, states:
“We will treat anybody from Yale to jail, Park Place to park bench. It’s a 98 bed facility, co-ed, men and women, from age 18 to 80, and we believe that treatment should be affordable.”
PRC is also a family run center. Dr. Bloom’s son and Alison’s brother, Michael Bloom, acts as CEO. In the video he explains some of the many activities that residents can participate in:
“We have yoga, we have acupuncture, art therapy, we have a gym. we play softball nearby, we go to the Rose Bowl. And then we have the traditional 12-step meetings that are on site, and we have group therapy with counseling, one-on-one therapy, and a family group. And we do have DirecTV for the residents.”
Finally the video stresses that while the majority of patients come from Los Angeles, the Center’s visibility through the Dr. Drew shows has brought many people seeking treatment from abroad — including from London, Macau, and Guam.
If you have any questions about the Pasadena Recovery Center or are seeking treatment please call us at (866) 663-3030.
Come to the Artist in Recovery and Service Benefit Concert.
Don’t miss the opportunity to help a great cause.
Tickets to this benefit concert are available can be bought through Paypal at [email protected]
For more lnfo call: 858 722 7626.
In support, the Pasadena Recovery Center has offered a 30 day stay at our facilities for a beneficiary of this event.
This event is hosted by our Jennifer Gimenez from Sober House!
