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  • Drug Overdose Facts
  • Individuals who abuse opiates such as heroin find fentanyl to be a suitable substitute, and can achieve the same if not more superior high.
  • Methadone is one of the strongest opiates. It has a slow onset of action and a long half-life and causes severe respiratory depression which is usually the cause of death.
  • Dilaudid dependence may lead to uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms which can last for several weeks, or in some instances, months if an individual try to kick their habit on their own.
  • In 2010 there were 1.5 million current cocaine users aged 12 or older in the nation, which is similar to the number and rate in 2009 (1.6 million or 0.7 percent) showing very little improvement in curbing the cocaine drug problem.
  • Many accidental drug overdoses are related to the misuse of over-the-counter medications, that are commonly used as pain relievers and cold remedies.
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Specialized in Hiv/Aids Patients

It is not unusual for someone with HIV/AIDS to end up in an addiction rehabilitation center receiving help for serious addiction issues. Often people who abuse drugs and alcohol are predisposed to such diseases due to certain circumstances which afflict the drug culture such as sharing dirty syringes to inject drugs or participating in risky sexual behavior because of lowered sexual inhibitions caused by drug use. Persons with HIV/AIDS should have effective treatment just like any otherwise healthy addicted person. Substance abuse treatment facilities that accept and cater to persons with HIV/AIDS offer specialized care to address any health issues that may come up in the course of treatment. This way, any physical barriers to recovery are resolved so that they can overcome their addiction and maintain a drug-free lifestyle.

Specialized in Hiv and Aids Patients category listings in Julian, Pennsylvania:

  • James E Van Zandt VAMC
    8.7 miles from Julian, Pennsylvania
    James E Van Zandt VAMC is a Drug Abuse Treatment Program that is located at:

    2581 Clyde Avenue
    State College, PA. 16801
    814-867-5415

    Treatment Services: Outpatient Treatment, Co-Occurring Mental with Substance Abuse Issues, Specialized in Hiv/Aids Patients, Specialized in Alternative Lifestyle, Seniors/Older Adult Services, Criminal Justice Client Programs
    Payment Options: Private or Personal Health Insurance, Accepts Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)