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  • Drug withdrawal symptoms from benzodiazepines can be more difficult than withdrawing from opioids.
  • Whether a drug addicted individual stays in drug rehab depends on many factors including motivation to change behavioral patterns and the degree of support offered from family and friends. This often frequently includes pressure from the criminal justice system, child protection services, employers or family.
  • The largest amounts of toxins in alcoholic drinks can be found in red wine and dark liquors such as bourbon, brandy, whiskey and tequila.
  • One treatment approach that is used for managing opiate withdrawal is to treat the symptoms of the withdrawal with appropriate medication. Clondine, an antihypertensive drug, is sometimes used to reduce muscle pain and cramping.

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Brooks, Georgia - Persons with HIV/AIDS

Drug addiction takes its toll on even the healthiest persons. When people in Brooks with HIV/AIDS abuse drugs or alcohol it can take a deadly toll on them. Since they suffer with a reduced immune system, a thing as simple as the typical cold can become a risky 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 in a position to restore their sobriety and increase their quality of life profoundly. Science today has been able to develop many medications that not only help persons with HIV/AIDS but make their life healthier and longer.

  • MBA Wellness Centers LLC
    21.1 miles from Brooks, Georgia
    MBA Wellness Centers LLC is located at:

    1233 Eagles Landing Parkway
    Stockbridge, GA. 30281

    If you would like to contact MBA Wellness Centers LLC, you can reach them at 770-474-4009.

    MBA Wellness Centers LLC offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Methadone Detoxification, 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, Spanish, Other Languages
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment
  • RiverWoods Behavioral Health System
    21.5 miles from Brooks, Georgia
    RiverWoods Behavioral Health System is located at:

    223 Medical Center Drive
    Riverdale, GA. 30274

    If you would like to contact RiverWoods Behavioral Health System, you can reach them at 770-991-8500.

    RiverWoods Behavioral Health System offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Criminal Justice Clients, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance