Facts
- Opiate users who inject their drug of choice are at risk from infections from unsterile solutions, syringes, and needles which can cause illnesses such as liver disease, tetanus, and serum hepatitis.
- Pharmacy diversion of OxyContin occurs when pharmacy employees steal the drug directly from the shelves, or when people make fraudulent prescriptions.
- Lortab withdrawal symptoms include but are not limited to, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, vomiting, intense pain in the body, tremors, excessive sweating, anxiety, insomnia, muscle cramps with spasms, body chills, goose bumps, paranoia, agitated and aggressive behavior, increased heart rate, hyperactivity, dilated pupils, runny nose and eyes, depression and loss of appetite.
- Spouses and children are affected indirectly when cohabiting with an alcoholic, the effects of which can vary from being withdrawn to being enablers of the parent or spouse who is abusing alcohol.
Mount Juliet - Persons with HIV/AIDSDrug addiction takes its toll on even the healthiest individuals. When persons in Mount Juliet with HIV/AIDS abuse drugs or alcohol it can take a deadly toll on them. Because they suffer with a decreased 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 required. The addicted person will be in a position to restore their sobriety and boost their quality of life profoundly. Science today has been able to develop many medications that not only help people with HIV/AIDS but make their life healthier and longer.