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  • Drug Overdose Facts
  • Between 2005 and2009 among males aged 50 and older, narcotic pain reliever involvement in emergency room visits for attempted suicides almost tripled (from 882 to 2,589 visits).
  • After methadone is ingested it is quickly distributed to body tissues where it is stored and then released into the plasma, a method of storage and release that allows the patient to remain comfortable, free from craving for an extended period of time.
  • A drug overdose can often result from using multiple drugs with counter indications simultaneously, as in the case of using heroin while drinking alcohol.
  • Chemicals and solvents used to produce crystal meth can be purchased fairly cheaply these substances are then combined with over the counter medications such as pseudoephedrine.
  • Drinking four or more alcoholic drinks on any given day or drinking eight or more drinks within a week increases a womans risk of developing alcohol abuse or dependence.
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Specialized in Hiv/Aids Patients

It is not uncommon for persons with HIV/AIDS to end up in a substance abuse treatment facility 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 needles to inject drugs or participating 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 rehab centers 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 alleviated so that they can overcome their addiction once and for all.

Specialized in Hiv and Aids Patients category listings in Shaftsbury, Vermont:

  • Brien Center
    19.2 miles from Shaftsbury, Vermont
    Brien Center is a Drug Rehabilitation Center that is located at:

    124 American Legion Drive
    North Adams, MA. 1247
    413-664-4541

    Treatment Services: Outpatient Treatment, Co-Occurring Mental with Substance Abuse Issues, Specialized in Hiv/Aids Patients, Seniors/Older Adult Services, Criminal Justice Client Programs, Specialized in Hearing Impaired Clients, Spanish Services
    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), Income Based Payment (Sliding Scale)