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  • GHB was put back into use by physicians in the United States for a short time during the mid 1980s, as it was being researched for the treatment of a combination of sleep disorders known as narcolepsy/cataplexy.
  • A depressant overdose is most often characterized by slow or shallow breathing, blue lips, cold or clammy skin, slow or faint pulse, snoring or gurgling noises and unresponsiveness.
  • Ecstasy, much like methamphetamine, has been shown to cause degeneration of neurons containing the neurotransmitter dopamine.
  • Hospital staff are less likely to recognize alcoholism in an older Americans than in younger patients.
  • Inhalant abuse may cause suppressed immunologic function and increase the risk of injury to red blood cells, which can interfere with the oxygen supply to vital tissues.
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Specialized in Hiv/Aids Patients

It is not unusual for someone with HIV/AIDS to end up in a substance abuse treatment program in search of help for severe addiction problems. Often individuals who abuse drugs and alcohol are predisposed to such diseases because of certain circumstances which afflict the drug culture such as sharing dirty needles to inject drugs or becoming involved in risky sexual behavior because of lowered sexual inhibitions caused by drug use. Persons with HIV/AIDS deserve effective rehabilitation just like any otherwise healthy addicted person. Drug rehabilitation facilities that accept and cater to persons with HIV/AIDS provide specialized care to address any health issues that may come up in the course of treatment. This way, any physical barriers to recovery are alleviated so that they can conquer their addiction once and for all.

Specialized in Hiv and Aids Patients category listings in Fox Island, Washington:

  • Veterans Puget South Hlthcare Systems
    7.7 miles from Fox Island, Washington
    Veterans Puget South Hlthcare Systems is a Drug and Alcohol Rehab Facility that is located at:

    9600 Veterans Drive
    Tacoma, WA. 98493
    253-582-8440

    Treatment Services: Substance Abuse Programs, Detoxification, Outpatient Treatment, Residential Short-Term Treatment that is 30 days or less, Co-Occurring Mental with Substance Abuse Issues, Specialized in Hiv/Aids Patients, Specialized in Alternative Lifestyle, Seniors/Older Adult Services, Caters to Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women Only, Men Only, Criminal Justice Client Programs, Specialized in Hearing Impaired Clients
    Payment Options: Self Pay (Out of Pocket), Medicaid Coverage, Medicare Coverage, State Financed Insurance besides Medicaid, Private or Personal Health Insurance, Accepts Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Payment Assistance (based on Facility)