University of Vermont Health Network -

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University of Vermont Health Network
University of Vermont Health Network
is located at 130 Fisher Road Montpelier, VT. 5602 and can be contacted by calling 802-371-4100. University of Vermont Health Network offers treatment services for Prescription Drug Abuse, Illicit Drug Addiction and Alcoholism

Treatment Services Offered: Mental Balance Treatment Services, Inpatient Hospital Treatment
Payment Options: Payment Assistance Through Medicaid, Medicare Assistance, Insurance - Private Pay, Insurance - Military, Self Pay

The elderly can metabolize and eliminate alcohol as efficiently as younger persons, but they are at increased risk for intoxication and adverse effects.
Alcohol dilates the blood vessels, or capillaries, that carry blood just below the surface of the skin. When they expand, the flow of blood to the skin is increased. The skin flushes, causing a warm feeling.
Consuming 10 alcoholic beverages during the past week significantly increases the risk of stroke.
21% of drivers ages 15 to 20 who died in motor vehicle crashes in 1998 had blood alcohol concentrations of at least 0.10%.

For more information, visit www.drug-rehabs.org.