Facts
- Low doses of crack can cause a perception of enhanced feelings of sexuality, particularly in male users.
- The rate of abuse of prescription drugs in the U.S. is at an all-time high, and it is estimated that over 4 million people in the nation are using prescription drugs, which includes Valium, for non-medical purposes.
- Methadone's life threatening side effects have occurred even in patients that were just starting to use methadone for pain control, and have also been observed in patients who have switched to methadone after being treated for pain with other strong narcotic pain relievers.
- Over 500,000 emergency room visits related to the use of alcohol in combination with other drugs in 2009 included the following drugs: central nervous system agents (e.g., analgesics, stimulants, sedatives) (229,230 visits), cocaine (152,631 visits), marijuana (125,438 visits), psychotherapeutic agents (e.g., antidepressants and antipsychotics) (44,217 visits), heroin (43,110 visits)
Fairview - Persons with HIV/AIDSDrug addiction takes its toll on even the healthiest people. When persons in Fairview with HIV/AIDS abuse drugs and alcohol it can take a deadly toll on them. Because they suffer with a lowered immune system, something as simple as the common cold can become a harmful sickness. They expose themselves to other deadly infections too: Hepatitis C, pneumonia and tuberculosis just to list a few. Entering a drug treatment program that specializes in treating persons with HIV/AIDS is needed. The addicted individual will be able to regain their sobriety and boost their quality of life exceptionally. Science today has been able to develop many medications that not only help persons with HIV/AIDS but make their life healthier and longer.