Borommaratchachonnani National Drug Addicts Treatment and Rehabilitation Institute (NIDA), Department of Medical Services, established the “Brain Conservation Clinic” to enhance the quality of life for the elderly and drug and substance abuse patients. Providing migraine treatment services Other headaches, pain, weakness, memory problems, epilepsy
Dr. Manus Phothaporn, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Medical Services, revealed that Thailand has stepped into “Perfectly Aging Society” in the past 2021, with the elderly accounting for 19.6% of the total population. and tends to increase continuously Elderly people often have physical and mental illnesses. Due to the age when the body has declined Especially the deterioration of the brain such as memory, language, spatial relations, planning, decision-making, affecting the life of the elderly. Including causing disease and mental health problems
In order to make the elderly healthy It is necessary to have easy access to various services and receive comprehensive and continuous maintenance. In the case of drug and substance abuse patients There will be problems from the part of the brain that controls thought is destroyed by drugs. causing the addict to do whatever he wants, according to his mood, showing inappropriate behavior such as aggressiveness, irritability, and psychological symptoms inability to control oneself Obsessed and will do whatever it takes to get drugs. which affects daily life as well
Dr. Sarayut Boonchaipanichwatana Director of Boromarajonani National Drug Addicts Treatment and Rehabilitation Institute (NASB) added that NASB, the Department of Medical Services, recognizes the value of the elderly and drug and substance abuse patients who have problems with addiction. brain Therefore, guidelines have been developed to drive the health system to support the aging society and the care of drug and substance abuse patients. by establishing a brain care clinic Enhance the quality of life for the elderly and drug and substance abuse patients
for such clinics There will be a physical, mental, emotional, behavioral screening assessment, including dental health. In patients over 60 years old, both general disease patients The family of the Department of Medical Services (DMS Family) and drug patients covered. by providing migraine treatment services Other headaches Memory problems, epilepsy, movement disorders Mood and Behavioral Problems in the Elderly from a medical professional It is open every Thursday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Those interested can inquire for more information at 02 5310080-8 ext. Doctors, Pathum Thani Province during official days and times
