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  • Out of the nearly 2 million substance abuse treatment admissions reported to State administrative data systems in 2008, heroin and other opiates made up the largest percentage of drug-related admissions (20.0 percent).
  • Over 60% of high school seniors report having been drunk and 31% report having had five or more drinks in a row containing alcohol in the last two weeks.
  • Opiate use brings about an intense euphoria, or rush, that lasts only briefly and is followed by a few hours of a relaxed, state of contentment.
  • Regular users of anabolic steroids can experience paranoia, jealousy, delusions, and impaired judgment stemming from feelings of invincibility.

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Whitehall - Persons with HIV/AIDS

Drug addiction will take its toll on even the healthiest people. When persons in Whitehall with HIV/AIDS abuse drugs or alcohol it can take a deadly toll on them. Due to the fact they suffer with a decreased immune system, something as simple as the typical 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 required. The addicted person will be ready to restore their sobriety and strengthen their quality of life immensely. Science today has been able to create many medications that not only help people with HIV/AIDS but make their life healthier and longer.

  • First Things First
    29 miles from Whitehall, Wisconsin
    First Things First is located at:

    2519 North Hillcrest Parkway
    Altoona, WI. 54720

    If you would like to contact First Things First , you can reach them at 715-832-8432.

    First Things First offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)