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  • When Coca was first introduced the alkaloid cocaine was isolated, and it was used in medicine for its medicinal effects on depression, alcohol and morphine addiction, fatigue, and as a local anesthetic. The result was addiction and dependency to cocaine and its use in medicine was discontinued.
  • Once alcohol reaches the small intestine an individual will begin to feel the effects, and the only thing that reverses the effect is time.
  • Some addicts who use methadone claim that they experience effects similar to that of other opiates such as heroin, albeit not to the same extent.
  • When someone has taken a particularly large dose of opiates they may not be able to be awakened, their pupils become smaller, and their skin becomes cold, moist, and bluish in color. Breathing slows and death can occur.

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Primrose, KY. - Persons with HIV/AIDS

Drug addiction will take its toll on even the healthiest individuals. When persons in Primrose with HIV/AIDS abuse drugs and alcohol it can take a deadly toll on them. Since they suffer with a lowered 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 vital. The addicted individual will be ready to restore their sobriety and improve their quality of life exceptionally. Science today has been able to develop many medications that not only help individuals with HIV/AIDS but make their life healthier and longer.

  • Behavioral Health Group
    33.5 miles from Primrose, Kentucky
    Behavioral Health Group is located at:

    48 Independence Drive
    Hazard, KY. 41701

    If you would like to contact Behavioral Health Group, you can reach them at 606-487-1646.

    Behavioral Health Group offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • Central Kentucky DUI and Counseling
    36.1 miles from Primrose, Kentucky
    Central Kentucky DUI and Counseling is located at:

    420 East Main Street
    Mount Sterling, KY. 40353

    If you would like to contact Central Kentucky DUI and Counseling, you can reach them at 859-520-3464.

    Central Kentucky DUI and Counseling offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, Dui/Dwi Offenders, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Private Health Insurance