Facts
- PCP was once an approved for anesthetic in humans but was discontinued in 1965 because individuals who were administered the drug often became agitated, delusional, and irrational while recovering from its anesthetic effects.
- The longest time someone has ever had to be sedated because of a psychotic episode from being high on Bath Salts was 12 days; when the individual awoke from sedation, the psychosis as a result of the Bath Salts returned in full force.
- The most dangerous side effect of OxyContin use is respiratory depression which could be fatal especially if the drug is being abused and an overdose occurs.
- Synthetic forms of GHB have been reported to cause irritation to the lining of the stomach.
Lanham - Persons with HIV/AIDSDrug addiction takes its toll on even the healthiest persons. When people in Lanham 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, something as simple as the typical cold can become an unsafe 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 necessary. The addicted individual will be able to regain their sobriety and strengthen 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.