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  • Amphetamines as stimulants are highly addictive and work like alcohol, nicotine, and cocaine on the dopamine "reward" systems of the brain.
  • In 2010, the average age of first time use of marijuana among Americans aged 12 to 49 was 18.4 years, significantly higher than the average age of marijuana initiates in 2002 (17.0 years).
  • Cocaine raises levels of the neurotransmitter dopamine in the brain and central nervous system, which is associated with pleasure and increased movement.
  • Alcohols causes a diuretic effect which results in vital electrolytes such as potassium and magnesium being expelled from the body which is necessary for proper cell function.
  • Being addicted to amphetamines can affect an individuals personal relationships as these drugs can cause irritability and mood swings.
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Specialized in Hiv/Aids Patients

It is not unusual for persons with HIV/AIDS to end up in an addiction treatment program receiving help for severe 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 becoming involved in risky sexual behavior because of lowered sexual inhibitions caused by drug use. Persons with HIV/AIDS should have effective rehabilitation 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 once and for all.

Specialized in Hiv and Aids Patients category listings in Waddell, Arizona:

  • Aurora Behavioral Health System
    16.8 miles from Waddell, Arizona
    Aurora Behavioral Health System is a Substance Abuse Treatment Program that is located at:

    6015 West Peoria Avenue
    Glendale, AZ. 85302
    623-344-4400

    Treatment Services: Hospital Inpatient Programs, Outpatient Treatment, Co-Occurring Mental with Substance Abuse Issues, Specialized in Hiv/Aids Patients, Specialized in Alternative Lifestyle, Seniors/Older Adult Services, Specialized in Hearing Impaired Clients, Spanish Services
    Payment Options: Self Pay (Out of Pocket), Medicaid Coverage, Medicare Coverage, Private or Personal Health Insurance, Accepts Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)