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  • Drug Overdose Facts
  • Individuals who are tobacco dependent are four times more likely than the general population to be alcohol dependent.
  • Alcohol dependence is the most severe alcohol disorder, characterized by tolerance and withdrawal.
  • Heavy alcohol consumption (more than six drinks per day) can cause heart disease in people infected with HIV. Therefore, stopping or cutting down on their alcohol consumption may help to reduce the risk of heart disease.
  • An overdose from cocaine can cause a serious increase in blood pressure, which as a result can cause bleeding in the brain leading to a higher possibility of a stroke.
  • Drug overdose deaths that are related to pain pills have surpassed the rate of heroin and cocaine overdoses within the past several years in the U.S.
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Specialized in Hiv/Aids Patients

It is not unusual for someone with HIV/AIDS to end up in an addiction treatment 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 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 individual. 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 rehabilitation are alleviated so that they can conquer their addiction once and for all.

Specialized in Hiv and Aids Patients category listings in Independence, Iowa: