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  • Over-the-counter analgesics such as Advil, Ibuprofen, Aspirin, Tylenol and some prescription medications can cause headaches for long periods of time as part of typical withdrawal syndrome after cessation of use.
  • Contrary to popular belief that marijuana is not addictive, long-term marijuana users will typically experience withdrawal when they stop using the drug.
  • Studies indicate that HIV positive women receiving antiretroviral therapy who consumed alcohol moderately or heavily were more likely to have higher levels of the HIV virus, making it easier for them to spread the virus to others.
  • Use of amphetamines can cause an individual to become psychologically dependent on to them so that they are so central to a person's thoughts, emotions, and activities that the need to continue their use becomes a craving or compulsion.

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Brainard - Persons with HIV/AIDS

Drug addiction will take its toll on even the healthiest people. When individuals in Brainard with HIV/AIDS abuse drugs or alcohol it can take a deadly toll on them. Since they suffer with a reduced 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 rehabilitation program that specializes in treating persons with HIV/AIDS is vital. The addicted person will be able to restore their sobriety and enhance their quality of life immensely. Science today has been able to develop many medications that not only help persons with HIV/AIDS but make their life healthier and longer.

  • Berkshire CSS
    14.9 miles from Brainard, New York
    Berkshire CSS is located at:

    725 North Street
    Pittsfield, MA. 1201

    If you would like to contact Berkshire CSS, you can reach them at 413-445-9463.

    Berkshire CSS offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Residential Short-Term Treatment (30 Days Or Less), Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • Rensselaer County Department of
    15.5 miles from Brainard, New York
    Rensselaer County Department of is located at:

    1641 3rd Street
    Rensselaer, NY. 12144

    If you would like to contact Rensselaer County Department of, you can reach them at 518-463-8869.

    Rensselaer County Department of 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, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)