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  • Drug Overdose Facts
  • Addiction and dependence to Valium occurs because of the calming effect caused by releases of dopamine in the brain when someone takes the drug, which is the bodys pleasure and gratification chemical.
  • A study of poison control center contacts and abuse/misuse exposures in states in America with and without Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs found that states with Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs had slower rates of abuse/misuse of these drugs.
  • In the case of fentanyl addiction, an individual will typically take more fentanyl or another opiate narcotic to relieve withdrawal symptoms if they have become dependent to the drug.
  • Benzodiazepines such as Valium are actually more commonly abused than opiate pharmaceuticals, which are responsible for 32% of visits to the emergency department.
  • A much higher rate of Ativan overdose occurrence are reported in senior citizens; this is likely due to the sedative effects of Ativan lasting significantly longer in elderly patients.
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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 serious addiction issues. Often individuals 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 individual. Drug rehabilitation programs 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 rehabilitation are resolved so that they can conquer their addiction and maintain a drug-free lifestyle.

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

  • Gilbert Alber PC
    40.9 miles from Rudd, Iowa
    Gilbert Alber PC is a Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center that is located at:

    121 North Elm Street
    Cresco, IA. 52136
    563-547-1779

    Treatment Services: Substance Abuse Programs, Outpatient Treatment, Adolescents (18 and under), Co-Occurring Mental with Substance Abuse Issues, Specialized in Hiv/Aids Patients, Specialized in Alternative Lifestyle, Seniors/Older Adult Services, Women Only, Men Only, Dui/Dwi Offender Programs, Criminal Justice Client Programs
    Payment Options: Self Pay (Out of Pocket)