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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.
  • Inhalants, which are commonly abused, are air fresheners, markers, glue, fingernail polish, and many common household cleaners.
  • Regular users of anabolic steroids can experience paranoia, jealousy, delusions, and impaired judgment stemming from feelings of invincibility.
  • Nearly all inhalants produce short-term effects that are extremely similar to anesthetics, which work to slow down mechanisms within the body.

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Persons with HIV/AIDS - New Kensington, Pennsylvania

Drug addiction takes its toll on even the healthiest individuals. When people in New Kensington with HIV/AIDS abuse drugs and alcohol it can take a deadly toll on them. Due to the fact they suffer with a lowered immune system, anything as simple as the common cold can become a risky 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 essential. The addicted person will be able to restore their sobriety and strengthen their quality of life profoundly. Science today has been able to produce many medications that not only help individuals with HIV/AIDS but make their life healthier and longer.

  • Familylinks
    11 miles from New Kensington, Pennsylvania
    Familylinks is located at:

    8930 Frankstown Road
    Pittsburgh, PA. 15235

    If you would like to contact Familylinks, you can reach them at 412-924-0300.

    Familylinks 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, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Residential Beds For Clients Children, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)
  • Alpha House Inc
    13.5 miles from New Kensington, Pennsylvania
    Alpha House Inc is located at:

    435 Shady Avenue
    Pittsburgh, PA. 15206

    If you would like to contact Alpha House Inc, you can reach them at 412-363-4220.

    Alpha House Inc offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Residential Long-Term Treatment (More Than 30 Days), Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Women, Men, Criminal Justice Clients, Other Languages
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)