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  • The rate of past month illicit drug use among older Americans aged 50 to 59 rose from 2.7 percent in 2002 to 5.8 percent in 2010.
  • Physical drug withdrawal may cause changes in heart rate and blood pressure.
  • Although the euphoric effects of cocaine on the user dissipate within minutes or hours of use, the "come down" or cocaine withdrawal can be felt for much longer.
  • Liquid PCP can be injected intravenously.

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Persons with HIV/AIDS - Sheffield

Drug addiction takes its toll on even the healthiest persons. When people in Sheffield with HIV/AIDS abuse drugs or alcohol it can take a deadly toll on them. Since they suffer with a decreased immune system, anything as simple as the typical cold can become a dangerous 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 needed. The addicted person will be in a position to regain their sobriety and strengthen their quality of life immensely. Science today has been able to develop many medications that not only help individuals with HIV/AIDS but make their life healthier and longer.

  • Community Mental Health Affiliates
    23.5 miles from Sheffield, Massachusetts
    Community Mental Health Affiliates is located at:

    100 Commercial Boulevard
    Torrington, CT. 6790

    If you would like to contact Community Mental Health Affiliates, you can reach them at 860-482-8561.

    Community Mental Health Affiliates offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)