Seniors Or Older Adults in Nevada

Substance abuse among the elderly (adults over the age of 60) in Nevada, particularly of alcohol and prescription drugs, is one of the fastest growing health problems in the United States.

Alcohol and prescription drug abuse affects up to 17% of adults over the age of 60 as per the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). Due to insufficient knowledge, limited research data, and hurried office visits, health care providers often overlook substance abuse among the elderly. This is made worse by the fact that the elderly often have medical or behavioral disorders that mimic symptoms of substance abuse, such as depression, diabetes, or dementia.

According to the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services, substance abuse among senior citizens can be classified into two general forms: the "hardy survivor," or those who have been abusing substances for many years and have reached 65, and the "late onset" group, which is those who form addictions later in life. Regardless of how old you are or when your addiction started, there are treatment options available to help you get back on a healthy path.

Causes of Addiction in the Elderly

There are several things that could contribute to someone turning to substance abuse later in life. These could be health-related issues or life-changing events that take an emotional toll. These events may provoke substance-abusing behavior that can result in a full-scale addiction.

Potential triggers or causes for drug or alcohol addiction in the elderly include:

The Dangers of Elderly Substance Abuse

Drug or alcohol abuse among the elderly is particularly dangerous because senior citizens are more susceptible to the deteriorating effects of these substances.

Individuals over 65 have a decreased ability to metabolize drugs or alcohol along with an increased brain sensitivity to them. This makes it dangerous for seniors to use drugs or alcohol at all, even if the person isn't addicted.

Benzodiazepines, which are used to treat anxiety, pain or insomnia, are some of the most dangerous prescription drugs for seniors. These are generously prescribed and highly addictive. The rate of senior citizens addicted to benzos has increased every year.

Challenges in Identifying Addiction in the Elderly

Alcohol or drug abuse may actually mimic symptoms of other medical or mental health disorders, such as diabetes, dementia or depression. This makes it easy for doctors who encounter an older patient to chalk up declining mental or physical health simply to "old age."

Getting Help

The alarming rate at which individuals 65 years and older are developing addictions to various substances is certainly reason for concern and something that should not be ignored by medical professionals, caretakers or family members. If you or someone you know in Nevada is struggling with addiction issues later in life and need help finding a treatment program, please contact a treatment expert today.

Nevada Drug Rehabs by Type:

List of Drug and Alcohol Rehab Programs For seniors or older adults in Nevada

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Ridge House Inc Vine
57 Vine Street, Reno, NV 89503
Primary Care Services

Drug And Alcohol Treatment Services, Buprenorphine Used In Treatment, Halfway House, Substance Abuse Treatment Services

Service Settings

Inpatient Drug Rehab, Outpatient Drug Rehab, Long Term Drug Rehab, Regular Outpatient Treatment

Treatment Approaches

Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Anger Management, Brief Intervention Approach, Motivational Interviewing, Matrix Model, Outreach To Persons In The Community, Relapse Prevention, Substance Abuse Counseling Approach, Trauma Related Counseling, 12 Step Facilitation Approach

Accepted Payment Types

Cash Or Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Health Insurance Plan Other Than Medicaid, Military Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale, Payment Assistance

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Montevista Hospital
5900 West Rochelle Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89103
Primary Care Services

Mental Health Treatment, Psychotropic Medication

Service Settings

Hospital Inpatient, Inpatient Drug Rehab, Outpatient Drug Rehab, Partial Hospitalization Or Day Treatment, Psychiatric Hospital Or Psychiatric Unit Of A General Hospital

Treatment Approaches

Individual Psychotherapy, Couple Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Behavior Modification, Dual Diagnosis Drug Rehab, Trauma Therapy, Activity Therapy, Smoking Tobacco Cessation Counselling

Accepted Payment Types

Cash Or Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance, State Welfare Or Child And Family Services Funds, State Corrections Or Juvenile Justice Funds, US Department Of Va Funds

Language Services

Services For The Hearing Impaired, Spanish, Other Languages, Any Chinese Language, Creole, Farsi, French, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Arabic, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Tagalog, Vietnamese

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Elko Counseling and Supportive Servs
1825 Pinion Road, Elko, NV 89801
Primary Care Services

Mental Health Treatment, Psychotropic Medication

Service Settings

Outpatient Drug Rehab, Community Mental Health Center

Treatment Approaches

Individual Psychotherapy, Couple Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Behavior Modification, Dual Diagnosis Drug Rehab, Trauma Therapy, Activity Therapy, Telemedicine Therapy

Accepted Payment Types

Cash Or Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance, State Welfare Or Child And Family Services Funds, US Department Of Va Funds, Sliding Fee Scale, Payment Assistance

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Harmony Healthcare
9140 West Post Road, Las Vegas, NV 89148
Primary Care Services

Mental Health Treatment, Psychotropic Medication

Service Settings

Outpatient Drug Rehab, Outpatient Mental Health Facility

Treatment Approaches

Individual Psychotherapy, Couple Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Behavior Modification, Trauma Therapy

Accepted Payment Types

Cash Or Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance, Other State Funds

Language Services

Services For The Hearing Impaired, Spanish

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Red Rock Behavioral Health Hospital
5975 West Twain Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89103
Primary Care Services

Mental Health Treatment, Psychotropic Medication

Service Settings

Hospital Inpatient, Partial Hospitalization Or Day Treatment, Psychiatric Hospital Or Psychiatric Unit Of A General Hospital

Treatment Approaches

Individual Psychotherapy, Couple Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Trauma Therapy, Activity Therapy

Accepted Payment Types

Cash Or Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Health Insurance Plan Other Than Medicaid, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance, US Department Of Va Funds

Language Services

Services For The Hearing Impaired, Spanish, Other Languages, Any Chinese Language, Tagalog

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Life Change Center
1755 Sullivan Lane, Sparks, NV 89431
Primary Care Services

Drug And Alcohol Treatment Services, Detox, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification, Buprenorphine Used In Treatment, Naltrexone, Samhsa Certified Opioid Treatment Program, Buprenorphine Maintenance For Predetermined Time, Buprenorphine Maintenance, Buprenorphine Detoxification, Methadone, Methadone Maintenance For Predetermined Time, Opioids Detoxification, Substance Abuse Treatment Services

Service Settings

Outpatient Drug Rehab, Outpatient Detoxification, Outpatient Methadone Buprenorphine Or Vivitrol, Intensive Outpatient Treatment, Regular Outpatient Treatment

Treatment Approaches

Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Brief Intervention Approach, Contingency Management Motivational Incentive, Motivational Interviewing, Outreach To Persons In The Community, Relapse Prevention, Substance Abuse Counseling Approach, Smoking Tobacco Cessation Counselling

Accepted Payment Types

Cash Or Self Payment, Medicaid, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance

Language Services

Spanish

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STEP2 Transitional Residential
3700 Safe Harbor Way, Reno, NV 89512
Primary Care Services

Drug And Alcohol Treatment Services, Do Not Treat Opioid Addiction, Substance Abuse Treatment Services

Service Settings

Inpatient Drug Rehab, Long Term Drug Rehab

Treatment Approaches

Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Anger Management, Brief Intervention Approach, Contingency Management Motivational Incentive, Motivational Interviewing, Relapse Prevention, Substance Abuse Counseling Approach, Smoking Tobacco Cessation Counselling, Trauma Related Counseling

Accepted Payment Types

Cash Or Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Health Insurance Plan Other Than Medicaid, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale

Language Services

Spanish

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Northern Nevada Medical Center Senior Bridges
2375 East Prater Way, Sparks, NV 89434
Primary Care Services

Mental Health Treatment, Psychotropic Medication

Service Settings

Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient Drug Rehab, Psychiatric Hospital Or Psychiatric Unit Of A General Hospital

Treatment Approaches

Individual Psychotherapy, Group Therapy, Dual Diagnosis Drug Rehab, Activity Therapy, Smoking Tobacco Cessation Counselling

Accepted Payment Types

Cash Or Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance

Language Services

Services For The Hearing Impaired

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WestCare CIC Reno
525 Robert Street, Reno, NV 89512
Primary Care Services

Drug And Alcohol Treatment Services, Buprenorphine Used In Treatment, Naltrexone, Vivitrol, Acamprosate, Disulfiram, Mix Of Mental Health And Substance Abuse, Medications For Psychiatric Disorders

Service Settings

Outpatient Drug Rehab, Intensive Outpatient Treatment, Regular Outpatient Treatment, Computerized Treatment

Treatment Approaches

Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Anger Management, Brief Intervention Approach, Contingency Management Motivational Incentive, Motivational Interviewing, Matrix Model, Outreach To Persons In The Community, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, Relapse Prevention, Substance Abuse Counseling Approach, Smoking Tobacco Cessation Counselling, Trauma Related Counseling

Accepted Payment Types

Cash Or Self Payment, Medicaid, Sliding Fee Scale

Language Services

Spanish, Other Languages

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Carson Tahoe Health BH Services Outpatient
775 Fleischmann Way, Carson City, NV 89703
Primary Care Services

Mental Health Treatment

Service Settings

Outpatient Drug Rehab, Multi Setting Mental Health Facility

Treatment Approaches

Individual Psychotherapy, Couple Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Dual Diagnosis Drug Rehab

Accepted Payment Types

Cash Or Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Health Insurance Plan Other Than Medicaid, Private Health Insurance

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WestCare Nevada Inc Women and Children Campus
5659 Duncan Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89130
Primary Care Services

Drug And Alcohol Treatment Services, Substance Abuse Treatment Services

Service Settings

Inpatient Drug Rehab, Short Term Drug Rehab, Long Term Drug Rehab, Computerized Treatment

Treatment Approaches

Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Anger Management, Brief Intervention Approach, Contingency Management Motivational Incentive, Motivational Interviewing, Matrix Model, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, Relapse Prevention, Substance Abuse Counseling Approach, Trauma Related Counseling, 12 Step Facilitation Approach

Accepted Payment Types

Cash Or Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Health Insurance Plan Other Than Medicaid, Private Health Insurance

Language Services

Spanish

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New Frontier Treatment Center Churchill Council of Alc/Other Drugs
1490 Grimes Street, Fallon, NV 89406
Primary Care Services

Drug And Alcohol Treatment Services, Detox, Buprenorphine Used In Treatment, Naltrexone, Vivitrol, Halfway House, Alcohol Detoxification, Benzodiazepines Detoxification, Buprenorphine Maintenance For Predetermined Time, Buprenorphine Maintenance, Cocaine Detoxification, Buprenorphine Detoxification, Disulfiram, Methamphetamines Detoxification, Mix Of Mental Health And Substance Abuse, Medications For Psychiatric Disorders, Opioids Detoxification, Use Methadone Buprenorphine For Pain Management Or Emergency Dosing, Prescribes Administer Buprenorphine And Or Naltrexone

Service Settings

Inpatient Drug Rehab, Outpatient Drug Rehab, Short Term Drug Rehab, Long Term Drug Rehab, Inpatient Detoxification, Outpatient Methadone Buprenorphine Or Vivitrol, Outpatient Day Treatment Or Partial Hospitalization, Intensive Outpatient Treatment, Regular Outpatient Treatment, Computerized Treatment

Treatment Approaches

Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Anger Management, Brief Intervention Approach, Contingency Management Motivational Incentive, Community Reinforcement Plus Vouchers, Motivational Interviewing, Matrix Model, Outreach To Persons In The Community, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, Relapse Prevention, Substance Abuse Counseling Approach, Smoking Tobacco Cessation Counselling, Trauma Related Counseling, 12 Step Facilitation Approach

Accepted Payment Types

Cash Or Self Payment, Medicaid, Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale

Language Services

Services For The Hearing Impaired, Spanish

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Advanced DUI and Counseling
1000 Bible Way, Reno, NV 89502
Primary Care Services

Drug And Alcohol Treatment Services, Substance Abuse Treatment Services

Service Settings

Outpatient Drug Rehab, Intensive Outpatient Treatment, Regular Outpatient Treatment, Computerized Treatment

Treatment Approaches

Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Matrix Model, Outreach To Persons In The Community, Relapse Prevention, Substance Abuse Counseling Approach, Trauma Related Counseling, 12 Step Facilitation Approach

Accepted Payment Types

Cash Or Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale

Language Services

Spanish

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Rural Nevada Counseling
120 Pike Street, Dayton, NV 89403
Primary Care Services

Drug And Alcohol Treatment Services, Detox, Alcohol Detoxification, Benzodiazepines Detoxification, Cocaine Detoxification, Methamphetamines Detoxification, Mix Of Mental Health And Substance Abuse, Opioids Detoxification

Service Settings

Outpatient Drug Rehab, Outpatient Detoxification, Outpatient Methadone Buprenorphine Or Vivitrol, Intensive Outpatient Treatment, Regular Outpatient Treatment, Computerized Treatment

Treatment Approaches

Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Anger Management, Brief Intervention Approach, Contingency Management Motivational Incentive, Motivational Interviewing, Matrix Model, Outreach To Persons In The Community, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, Relapse Prevention, Substance Abuse Counseling Approach, Trauma Related Counseling, 12 Step Facilitation Approach

Accepted Payment Types

Cash Or Self Payment, Medicaid, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale

Language Services

Spanish

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Seven Hills Hospital
3021 West Horizon Ridge Parkway, Henderson, NV 89052
Primary Care Services

Mental Health Treatment, Psychotropic Medication

Service Settings

Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient Drug Rehab, Partial Hospitalization Or Day Treatment, Psychiatric Hospital Or Psychiatric Unit Of A General Hospital

Treatment Approaches

Individual Psychotherapy, Couple Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Behavior Modification, Dual Diagnosis Drug Rehab, Trauma Therapy, Activity Therapy, Smoking Tobacco Cessation Counselling

Accepted Payment Types

Cash Or Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance, US Department Of Va Funds

Language Services

Services For The Hearing Impaired

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Renown Behavioral Health Child
15 Mccabe Drive, Reno, NV 89511
Primary Care Services

Mental Health Treatment, Psychotropic Medication

Service Settings

Outpatient Drug Rehab, Outpatient Mental Health Facility

Treatment Approaches

Individual Psychotherapy, Couple Family Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Behavior Modification, Dual Diagnosis Drug Rehab, Trauma Therapy, Telemedicine Therapy

Accepted Payment Types

Cash Or Self Payment, Medicare, State Financed Health Insurance Plan Other Than Medicaid, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance, State Mental Health Agency Funds

Language Services

Services For The Hearing Impaired

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New Beginnings Counseling Centers
3376 South Eastern Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89169
Primary Care Services

Drug And Alcohol Treatment Services, Detox, Buprenorphine Used In Treatment, Opioids Detoxification, Use Methadone Buprenorphine For Pain Management Or Emergency Dosing, Substance Abuse Treatment Services

Service Settings

Outpatient Drug Rehab, Outpatient Detoxification, Outpatient Methadone Buprenorphine Or Vivitrol, Intensive Outpatient Treatment, Regular Outpatient Treatment

Treatment Approaches

Anger Management, Brief Intervention Approach, Relapse Prevention, Substance Abuse Counseling Approach, Trauma Related Counseling, 12 Step Facilitation Approach

Accepted Payment Types

Cash Or Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Health Insurance Plan Other Than Medicaid, Private Health Insurance

Language Services

Spanish, Other Languages, Italian

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New Beginnings Counseling Centers
2035 East Lake Mead Boulevard, North Las Vegas, NV 89030
Primary Care Services

Drug And Alcohol Treatment Services, Detox, Methadone Maintenance, Buprenorphine Used In Treatment, All Clients In Opioid Treatment Program, Samhsa Certified Opioid Treatment Program, Buprenorphine Maintenance, Methadone, Opioids Detoxification, Substance Abuse Treatment Services

Service Settings

Outpatient Drug Rehab, Outpatient Detoxification, Outpatient Methadone Buprenorphine Or Vivitrol, Intensive Outpatient Treatment, Regular Outpatient Treatment

Treatment Approaches

Anger Management, Substance Abuse Counseling Approach

Accepted Payment Types

Cash Or Self Payment, Medicaid, Private Health Insurance

Language Services

Services For The Hearing Impaired, Spanish, Other Languages, Italian

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Quest Counseling and Consulting
3500 Lakeside Court, Reno, NV 89509
Primary Care Services

Drug And Alcohol Treatment Services, Buprenorphine Used In Treatment, Naltrexone, Halfway House, Acamprosate, Buprenorphine Maintenance For Predetermined Time, Buprenorphine Maintenance, Disulfiram, Mix Of Mental Health And Substance Abuse, Medications For Psychiatric Disorders, Use Methadone Buprenorphine For Pain Management Or Emergency Dosing, Prescribes Administer Buprenorphine And Or Naltrexone

Service Settings

Outpatient Drug Rehab, Outpatient Methadone Buprenorphine Or Vivitrol, Regular Outpatient Treatment, Computerized Treatment

Treatment Approaches

Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Brief Intervention Approach, Contingency Management Motivational Incentive, Motivational Interviewing, Outreach To Persons In The Community, Relapse Prevention, Substance Abuse Counseling Approach, Trauma Related Counseling

Accepted Payment Types

Cash Or Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Health Insurance Plan Other Than Medicaid, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale

Language Services

Spanish

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VA Sierra Nevada Healthcare System Lahontan Valley CBOC
345 West A Street, Fallon, NV 89406
Primary Care Services

Mental Health Treatment, Psychotropic Medication

Service Settings

Outpatient Drug Rehab, Partial Hospitalization Or Day Treatment

Treatment Approaches

Individual Psychotherapy, Couple Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Dual Diagnosis Drug Rehab, Trauma Therapy, Telemedicine Therapy, Smoking Tobacco Cessation Counselling

Accepted Payment Types

US Department Of Va Funds

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