Facts
- There is no physical withdrawal from Crack or Cocaine as there is with other drugs such as heroin. The withdrawal symptoms are more of a psychological nature rather than physical including an intense hunger, irritability, fatigue, long but disturbed sleep
- Someone who takes antidepressants regularly and is going through withdrawal because of cessation of use will likely experience rebound depression, and may become more depressed than they originally were.
- An individual who is considering ending use of central nervous system depressants, or who has stopped and is suffering withdrawal should seek medical treatment due to the dangers involved in withdrawal from CNS depressants.
- Irreversible physical side effects due to inhalant abuse can include bone marrow damage when gasoline is used for "huffing'.
Persons with HIV/AIDS - Waterloo, IndianaDrug addiction will take its toll on even the healthiest individuals. When people in Waterloo with HIV/AIDS abuse drugs or alcohol it can take a deadly toll on them. Because they suffer with a lowered immune system, anything as simple as the common 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 vital. The addicted person will be able to restore their sobriety and boost their quality of life exceptionally. Science today has been able to create many medications that not only help persons with HIV/AIDS but make their life healthier and longer.