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  • The excessive release of dopamine and stimulation of the brain and central nervous system's natural reward system as a result of opiate use is what leads to addiction.
  • Parents, youth and the general population in the U.S. tend to assume that prescription drugs are less dangerous when abused than illegal drugs due to that fact that they are FDA-approved.
  • Some prescription drug theft from pharmacies as a result of employees stealing these drugs. On one occasion for example, a young female stole more than 49,000 doses of hydrocodone before being caught.
  • The earlier an individual is offered drug rehab treatment the greater the likelihood of a positive outcome and long-term sobriety.

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Persons with HIV/AIDS - Carnegie, PA.

Drug addiction takes its toll on even the healthiest persons. When people in Carnegie with HIV/AIDS abuse drugs and alcohol it can take a deadly toll on them. Since they suffer with a lowered immune system, something as simple as the common cold can become a hazardous sickness. They expose themselves to other deadly infections too: Hepatitis C, pneumonia and tuberculosis just to list a few. Entering a drug rehabilitation program that specializes in treating persons with HIV/AIDS is required. The addicted person will be in a position to regain their sobriety and strengthen their quality of life profoundly. Science today has been able to create many medications that not only help individuals with HIV/AIDS but make their life healthier and longer.

  • Mercy Behavioral Health
    5.6 miles from Carnegie, Pennsylvania
    Mercy Behavioral Health is located at:

    1200 Reedsdale Street
    Pittsburgh, PA. 15233

    If you would like to contact Mercy Behavioral Health, you can reach them at 412-323-8026.

    Mercy Behavioral Health offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance
  • Pittsburgh Mercy
    6.5 miles from Carnegie, Pennsylvania
    Pittsburgh Mercy is located at:

    412 East Commons Street
    Pittsburgh, PA. 15212

    If you would like to contact Pittsburgh Mercy, you can reach them at 412-323-4500.

    Pittsburgh Mercy offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted: Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)
  • UPMC Mercy Hospital
    7 miles from Carnegie, Pennsylvania
    UPMC Mercy Hospital is located at:

    1400 Locust Street
    Pittsburgh, PA. 15219

    If you would like to contact UPMC Mercy Hospital, you can reach them at 412-232-4080.

    UPMC Mercy Hospital offers the following treatment services: Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Women, Men, Criminal Justice Clients, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • Gaudenzia Erie Inc
    7.4 miles from Carnegie, Pennsylvania
    Gaudenzia Erie Inc is located at:

    2012 Centre Avenue
    Pittsburgh, PA. 15219

    If you would like to contact Gaudenzia Erie Inc, you can reach them at 412-224-2962.

    Gaudenzia Erie Inc offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Residential Long-Term Treatment (More Than 30 Days), Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Women, Men, Residential Beds For Clients Children, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)