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  • Drug Overdose Facts
  • In the state of Washington, when an individual dies of a drug overdose from an illegal drug, the individual who has supplied the drug has committed "controlled-substance homicide," according to a law that was passed during 1987.
  • From 2009 to 2010, about 55% of Americans 12 and older who used pain relievers non-medically in the past 12 months got the drug they most recently used from a friend or relative for free.
  • A recent survey indicates that among persons aged 12 or older who used pain relievers non-medically in the past 12 months, over 55% reported that the source of the opiate the most recent time they used was from a friend or relative for free.
  • Among high school seniors, past year use of Vicodin non-medically decreased, but only by less than 2%. However, past year nonmedical use of OxyContin remained the same among 8th, 10th and 12th graders and has increased in 10th graders over the past 5 years.
  • Alcohol is the first fuel to be metabolized when combined with carbohydrates, fats and proteins, which postpones the fat-burning process and results in greater fat storage.
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Specialized in Hiv/Aids Patients

It is not uncommon for someone with HIV/AIDS to end up in an addiction treatment program receiving help for severe addiction issues. Often people 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 rehabilitation just like any otherwise healthy addicted individual. Drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities 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 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 Tennessee Colony, Texas:

  • Ben Taub Hospital
    Ben Taub Hospital is a Drug Rehabilitation Facility that is located at:

    1502 Taub Loop
    Houston, TX. 77030
    713-873-5143

    Treatment Services: Hospital Inpatient Programs, Outpatient Treatment, Co-Occurring Mental with Substance Abuse Issues, Specialized in Hiv/Aids Patients, Seniors/Older Adult Services, Specialized in Hearing Impaired Clients, Spanish Services, Other Language 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)