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  • In the United States, there has currently been an increase in the number of people that are overdosing on maintenance drugs such as methadone and buprenorphine.
  • Alcoholics are often unable to absorb vitamin B-1 which may cause what is known as "Wernickes Encephalopathy" which is characterized by impaired memory, confusion and lack of coordination.
  • Ecstasy use causes a release of excess levels of the brain chemical known as dopamine, but to a much lesser extent than serotonin.
  • Emergency department visits associated with Ecstasy rose from 10,220 visits in 2004 to 17,865 visits in 2008, showing a 74.8 percent increase.
  • An Ecstasy high is caused by a significant boost serotonin levels in the brain chemical, a chemical which is part of the bodys natural reward system and is responsible for regulating mood, aggression, sexual activity, sleep, and sensitivity to pain.
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Specialized in Hiv/Aids Patients

It is not unusual for someone with HIV/AIDS to end up in an addiction rehab facility in search of help for severe addiction problems. 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 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 person. Substance abuse rehabilitation 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 once and for all.

Specialized in Hiv and Aids Patients category listings in Tower, Michigan:

  • Aleda E Lutz VAMC
    46.8 miles from Tower, Michigan
    Aleda E Lutz VAMC is a Drug Treatment Program that is located at:

    180 North State Avenue
    Alpena, MI. 49707
    989-356-8720

    Treatment Services: Outpatient Treatment, Co-Occurring Mental with Substance Abuse Issues, Specialized in Hiv/Aids Patients, Specialized in Alternative Lifestyle, Seniors/Older Adult Services, Criminal Justice Client Programs, Specialized in Hearing Impaired Clients
    Payment Options: Private or Personal Health Insurance, Accepts Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • St. Marys Healthcare
    St. Marys Healthcare is a Substance Abuse Treatment Program that is located at:

    200 Jefferson Avenue SE
    Grand Rapids, MI. 49503
    616-685-6611

    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, Criminal Justice Client Programs, Spanish Services, Other Language Programs
    Payment Options: Medicaid Coverage, Medicare Coverage, State Financed Insurance besides Medicaid, Private or Personal Health Insurance, Accepts Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)