Facts
- The acetaminophen component in Lortab can on its own cause a fatal overdose. High doses of acetaminophen can cause liver damage, and dosages should never exceed 4000 mg a day. Acetaminophen is metabolized solely by the liver, so there is a risk of fatal overdose due to hepatotoxicity when Lortab is mixed with alcohol.
- Methamphetamine is toxic to dopamine nerve terminals in the central nervous system.
- Of the over 23 million people in the U.S. needing drug rehab in 2007, only 2.4 million received such treatment at a drug rehab facility.
- Withdrawal symptoms associated with Xanax are somewhat similar to those that are related to alcohol withdrawal, such as shaky hands, rapid heartbeat, insomnia, sweating and anxiety and agitation.
Persons with HIV/AIDS - Lorane, OregonDrug addiction takes its toll on even the healthiest individuals. When people in Lorane with HIV/AIDS abuse drugs and alcohol it can take a deadly toll on them. Since they suffer with a lowered immune system, a thing 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 vital. The addicted person will be able to restore their sobriety and strengthen their quality of life exceptionally. Science today has been able to produce many medications that not only help individuals with HIV/AIDS but make their life healthier and longer.