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  • In the U.S. GHB is a Schedule l controlled substance and the U.S. government has determined that the drug has a high potential for abuse.
  • Individuals addicted to Fentanyl can expect to experience withdrawal symptoms including cold sweats, diarrhea, insomnia, muscle pain and bone pain, restlessness, involuntary leg movements, vomiting and nausea, severe stomach cramps, excessive sweating, chills, goose bumps, dilated pupils, runny nose and eyes, depression and loss of appetite.
  • Due to the rapid onset of central nervous system depression that commonly occurs as the result of a methadone overdose, it is not wise to encourage the person to vomit, as this could lead to them choking.
  • Crack cocaine use often causes headaches and gastrointestinal complications such as abdominal pain and nausea.
  • Because drug overdose symptoms have been reported to vary widely from person to person, it is important for people to become educated in regard to all of the various drug overdose signs.
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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 rehab program receiving help for severe addiction problems. Sometimes 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 becoming involved in risky sexual behavior because of lowered sexual inhibitions caused by drug use. Persons with HIV/AIDS deserve 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 alleviated so that they can overcome their addiction and maintain a drug-free lifestyle.

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

  • Familylinks
    6.1 miles from Pitcairn, Pennsylvania
    Familylinks is a Drug Rehab Service that is located at:

    8930 Frankstown Road
    Pittsburgh, PA. 15235
    412-924-0300

    Treatment Services: Substance Abuse Programs, Residential Long-Term Treatment that is 30 days or longer, Co-Occurring Mental with Substance Abuse Issues, Specialized in Hiv/Aids Patients, Specialized in Alternative Lifestyle, Caters to Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women Only, Residential Beds For Clients with Children, Criminal Justice Client Programs
    Payment Options: Self Pay (Out of Pocket), Medicaid Coverage, Medicare Coverage, State Financed Insurance besides Medicaid, Private or Personal Health Insurance, Income Based Payment (Sliding Scale), Payment Assistance (based on Facility)