Facts
- Nearly 40% of high school aged individuals in the U.S. have tried marijuana, although studies show that those who participate in sports or other extracurricular activities are less likely to use the drug.
- The risk of addiction and dependence to Valium is very high, and the label on a bottle of Valium even says so.
- The rate of annual use of marijuana had been on a steady decline between 2002 and 2007, then increased from 2008 to 2009 at which time use was slightly higher than the 2002 rate.
- Studies indicate that stimulation of opiate receptors as a result of opiate use results in feelings of reward, and activation of the pleasure circuit by causing greater amounts of dopamine to be released within the brain.
La Honda, CA. - Persons with HIV/AIDSDrug addiction will take its toll on even the healthiest individuals. When individuals in La Honda with HIV/AIDS abuse drugs and alcohol it can take a deadly toll on them. Due to the fact they suffer with a reduced immune system, a thing as simple as the common cold can become a hazardous sickness. They expose themselves to other deadly infections too: Hepatitis C, pneumonia and tuberculosis just to list a few. Entering a drug treatment program that specializes in treating persons with HIV/AIDS is required. The addicted person will be able to restore their sobriety and boost their quality of life immensely. Science today has been able to create many medications that not only help people with HIV/AIDS but make their life healthier and longer.