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  • Individuals with HIV who also consume alcohol are nine times more likely to fail to comply with their medication regimens compared with sober patients.
  • Cocaine raises levels of the neurotransmitter dopamine in the brain and central nervous system, which is associated with pleasure and increased movement.
  • Ecstasy use is particularly common in the gay community for example, where individuals will typically use the drug in combination with other illicit or prescription drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamine, ketamine, Viagra, etc. as part of a multi-drug experience.
  • Hospital staff are less likely to recognize alcoholism in an older Americans than in younger patients.
  • A study of 48 individuals who were alcoholics found that most alcohol relapses were associated with frustration and anger, social pressure and interpersonal temptation.
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Specialized in Hiv/Aids Patients

It is not uncommon for someone with HIV/AIDS to end up in a drug rehabilitation center receiving help for serious 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 syringes to inject drugs or participating 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 rehab 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 resolved so that they can conquer their addiction once and for all.

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

  • Wernersville State Hospital
    8.7 miles from Leesport, Pennsylvania
    Wernersville State Hospital is a Drug Rehab Program that is located at:

    160 Main Street
    Wernersville, PA. 19565
    610-670-4100

    Treatment Services: Hospital Inpatient Programs, Co-Occurring Mental with Substance Abuse Issues, Specialized in Hiv/Aids Patients, Specialized in Alternative Lifestyle, Seniors/Older Adult Services, 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, Payment Assistance (based on Facility)