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  • The term "embalming fluid" is often used in reference to liquid PCP that a cigarette is dipped in, to be ingested through smoking, commonly known as "boat" or "water."
  • Tolerance is defined as the need for larger amounts of alcohol to become intoxicated.
  • Physical drug withdrawal can cause confusion, disorientation, excessive sleepiness and seizures.
  • Similar to addiction to illicit drugs, misuse of as well as addiction to prescription drugs can have adverse physical and psychological consequences, including dependence and addiction.

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Ama - Persons with HIV/AIDS

Drug addiction takes its toll on even the healthiest persons. When people in Ama with HIV/AIDS abuse drugs or alcohol it can take a deadly toll on them. Due to the fact they suffer with a reduced immune system, anything as simple as the typical cold can become a harmful sickness. They expose themselves to other deadly infections too: Hepatitis C, pneumonia and tuberculosis just to list a few. Entering a drug rehab program that specializes in treating persons with HIV/AIDS is essential. The addicted individual will be able to regain their sobriety and improve their quality of life immensely. Science today has been able to produce many medications that not only help people with HIV/AIDS but make their life healthier and longer.

  • Essential Care Services
    11.4 miles from Ama, Louisiana
    Essential Care Services is located at:

    3901 Ulloa Street
    New Orleans, LA. 70119

    If you would like to contact Essential Care Services, you can reach them at 504-267-5712.

    Essential Care Services offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Criminal Justice Clients, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid