Seniors Or Older Adults in Minnesota

Substance abuse among the elderly (adults over the age of 60) in Minnesota, 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 Minnesota is struggling with addiction issues later in life and need help finding a treatment program, please contact a treatment expert today.

Minnesota Drug Rehabs by Type:

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

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Meridian Behavioral Health Avalon Marsh Run Outpatient
11900 Wayzata Boulevard, Hopkins, MN 55305
Primary Care Services

Drug And Alcohol Treatment Services, Substance Abuse Treatment Services

Service Settings

Outpatient Drug Rehab, Intensive Outpatient Treatment, Regular Outpatient Treatment

Treatment Approaches

Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Brief Intervention Approach, Contingency Management Motivational Incentive, 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, State Financed Health Insurance Plan Other Than Medicaid, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance

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North Point Health and Wellness Center Behavioral Health Clinic
1313 Penn Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55411
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, Trauma Therapy, Telemedicine Therapy, Smoking Tobacco Cessation Counselling

Accepted Payment Types

Cash Or Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Health Insurance Plan Other Than Medicaid, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance, State Mental Health Agency Funds, State Corrections Or Juvenile Justice Funds, State Education Funds, County Or Local Government Funds, Community Service Block Grants, Sliding Fee Scale

Language Services

Services For The Hearing Impaired, Spanish, Other Languages, Hmong, Vietnamese

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Hope House of Itasca County
2002 Cromell Drive, Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Primary Care Services

Drug And Alcohol Treatment Services, Detox, Mix Of Mental Health And Substance Abuse, Medications For Psychiatric Disorders

Service Settings

Inpatient Drug Rehab, Long Term Drug Rehab, Inpatient Detoxification

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, Smoking Tobacco Cessation Counselling, Trauma Related Counseling, 12 Step Facilitation Approach

Accepted Payment Types

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

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Northwestern Mental Health Center Inc Change Program
603 Bruce Street, Crookston, MN 56716
Primary Care Services

Drug And Alcohol Treatment Services, Naltrexone, Acamprosate, Disulfiram, Mental Health Treatment Services, Medications For Psychiatric Disorders, Do Not Treat Opioid Addiction

Service Settings

Outpatient Drug Rehab, 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, 12 Step Facilitation Approach

Accepted Payment Types

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

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Anoka Metro Regional Treatment Center
3301 7th Avenue North, Anoka, MN 55303
Primary Care Services

Mental Health Treatment, Psychotropic Medication

Service Settings

Hospital Inpatient, Psychiatric Hospital Or Psychiatric Unit Of A General Hospital

Treatment Approaches

Individual Psychotherapy, Group Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Trauma Therapy, Activity 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, State Corrections Or Juvenile Justice Funds, Other State Funds, County Or Local Government Funds, US Department Of Va Funds

Language Services

Services For The Hearing Impaired

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Specialized Treatment Services Inc
7472 Lakeland Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55428
Primary Care Services

Drug And Alcohol Treatment Services, Methadone Maintenance, All Clients In Opioid Treatment Program, Samhsa Certified Opioid Treatment Program, Methadone, Substance Abuse Treatment Services

Service Settings

Outpatient Drug Rehab, Outpatient Methadone Buprenorphine Or Vivitrol

Treatment Approaches

Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Anger Management, 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, State Financed Health Insurance Plan Other Than Medicaid, Private Health Insurance

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Upper Mississippi Mental Health Center
722 15th Street NW, Bemidji, MN 56601
Primary Care Services

Mental Health Treatment

Service Settings

Outpatient Drug Rehab, Community Mental Health Center

Treatment Approaches

Individual Psychotherapy, Couple Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Behavior Modification, Trauma Therapy, Activity Therapy, Smoking Tobacco Cessation Counselling, Vocational Rehabilitation Services

Accepted Payment Types

Cash Or Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Health Insurance Plan Other Than Medicaid, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance, State Welfare Or Child And Family Services Funds, State Corrections Or Juvenile Justice Funds, Other State Funds, County Or Local Government Funds, Community Service Block Grants, Community Mental Health Block Grants, Sliding Fee Scale

Language Services

Services For The Hearing Impaired

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Turning Point Inc IOP and Mens Residential
1500 Golden Valley Road, Minneapolis, MN 55411
Primary Care Services

Drug And Alcohol Treatment Services, Buprenorphine Used In Treatment, Halfway House, Mix Of Mental Health And Substance Abuse, Medications For Psychiatric Disorders

Service Settings

Inpatient Drug Rehab, Outpatient Drug Rehab, Short Term Drug Rehab, Long Term Drug Rehab, 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, Community Reinforcement Plus Vouchers, 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, Medicare, State Financed Health Insurance Plan Other Than Medicaid, Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale, Payment Assistance

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Cambridge Medical Center 1 East Inpatient Mental Health Unit
701 South Dellwood Street, Cambridge, MN 55008
Primary Care Services

Mental Health Treatment, Psychotropic Medication

Service Settings

Hospital Inpatient, Psychiatric Hospital Or Psychiatric Unit Of A General Hospital

Treatment Approaches

Individual Psychotherapy, Smoking Tobacco Cessation Counselling

Accepted Payment Types

Cash Or Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Health Insurance Plan Other Than Medicaid, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance, State Mental Health Agency Funds, County Or Local Government Funds, Community Mental Health Block Grants

Language Services

Services For The Hearing Impaired

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Addiction Intervention Recovery Resources of Minnesota/Outpatient Trt
2389 Blaine Avenue, Navarre, MN 55392
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, 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, State Financed Health Insurance Plan Other Than Medicaid, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale, Payment Assistance

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Center for Alcohol and Drug Treatment
1402 East Superior Street, Duluth, MN 55805
Primary Care Services

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

Service Settings

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

Treatment Approaches

Motivational Interviewing, Matrix Model, Outreach To Persons In The Community, Substance Abuse Counseling Approach, 12 Step Facilitation Approach

Accepted Payment Types

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

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Canvas Health Inc
33 East Wentworth Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55118
Primary Care Services

Mental Health Treatment

Service Settings

Outpatient Drug Rehab, Community Mental Health Center

Treatment Approaches

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

Accepted Payment Types

Cash Or Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Health Insurance Plan Other Than Medicaid, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance, State Mental Health Agency Funds, State Corrections Or Juvenile Justice Funds, Other State Funds, County Or Local Government Funds, Community Service Block Grants, Community Mental Health Block Grants, US Department Of Va Funds

Language Services

Services For The Hearing Impaired, Spanish

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Health Partners Inver Grove Heights Clinic/BH
5625 Cenex Drive, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
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, Dual Diagnosis Drug Rehab, Smoking Tobacco Cessation Counselling

Accepted Payment Types

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

Language Services

Services For The Hearing Impaired, Spanish, Other Languages

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Volunteers of America of Minnesota Mental Health Clinics
5905 Golden Valley Road, Minneapolis, MN 55422
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, Telemedicine Therapy

Accepted Payment Types

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

Language Services

Services For The Hearing Impaired

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Vinland National Center Inpatient Program
3675 Ihdauhapi Road, Loretto, MN 55357
Primary Care Services

Drug And Alcohol Treatment Services, Naltrexone, Medications For Psychiatric Disorders, Substance Abuse Treatment Services

Service Settings

Inpatient Drug Rehab, Short Term 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, Matrix Model, 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, State Financed Health Insurance Plan Other Than Medicaid, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance

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Sanford Bemidji Medical Center
800 Bemidji Avenue North, Bemidji, MN 56601
Primary Care Services

Mental Health Treatment, Psychotropic Medication

Service Settings

Hospital Inpatient, Psychiatric Hospital Or Psychiatric Unit Of A General Hospital

Treatment Approaches

Individual Psychotherapy, Couple Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Cognitive 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, State Financed Health Insurance Plan Other Than Medicaid, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance, State Mental Health Agency Funds, State Welfare Or Child And Family Services Funds, State Education Funds, Other State Funds, County Or Local Government Funds, US Department Of Va Funds

Language Services

Services For The Hearing Impaired, Spanish, American Indian Or Alaska Native Languages, Navajo, Ojibwa

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Genesis Recovery Services LLC
5 North 3rd Avenue West, Duluth, MN 55802
Primary Care Services

Mental Health Treatment

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, Dual Diagnosis Drug Rehab, Trauma Therapy, Activity Therapy, Smoking Tobacco Cessation Counselling

Accepted Payment Types

Cash Or Self Payment, Medicare, State Financed Health Insurance Plan Other Than Medicaid, Private Health Insurance, County Or Local Government Funds, Sliding Fee Scale

Language Services

American Indian Or Alaska Native Languages, Ojibwa

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St. James Clinic
1212 Heckman Court, St. James, MN 56081
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, Behavior Modification, Dual Diagnosis Drug Rehab, Trauma Therapy, Telemedicine Therapy, Smoking Tobacco Cessation Counselling, Vocational Rehabilitation Services

Accepted Payment Types

Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Health Insurance Plan Other Than Medicaid, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance, State Mental Health Agency Funds, US Department Of Va Funds

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Anderson Jore Counseling
1749 2nd Avenue SE, Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Primary Care Services

Drug And Alcohol Treatment Services, Mix Of Mental Health And Substance Abuse

Service Settings

Outpatient Drug Rehab, Intensive Outpatient Treatment, Regular Outpatient Treatment

Treatment Approaches

Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Anger Management, Brief Intervention Approach, Contingency Management Motivational Incentive, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, 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, Sliding Fee Scale, Payment Assistance

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Amherst H Wilder Foundation Wilder Programs/Clinical Services
451 Lexington Parkway North, St. Paul, MN 55104
Primary Care Services

Mental Health Treatment, Psychotropic Medication

Service Settings

Outpatient Drug Rehab, Outpatient Mental Health Facility, Partial Hospitalization Or Day Treatment

Treatment Approaches

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

Accepted Payment Types

Cash Or Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Health Insurance Plan Other Than Medicaid, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance, State Corrections Or Juvenile Justice Funds, Other State Funds, County Or Local Government Funds, Payment Assistance

Language Services

Services For The Hearing Impaired, Spanish, Other Languages, Hmong, Vietnamese

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