Facts
- The is a very slight difference between a dose of GHB that produces the desired high, and a dose that can cause death; if an user has just a little too much GHB, the consequences can be fatal.
- Out of the nearly 2 million substance abuse treatment admissions reported to State administrative data systems in 2008, heroin and other opiates made up the largest percentage of drug-related admissions (20.0 percent).
- Opiate users who inject their drug of choice are at risk from infections from unsterile solutions, syringes, and needles which can cause illnesses such as liver disease, tetanus, and serum hepatitis.
- The effects of Dilaudid can be felt more gradually when taken orally as opposed to intravenously injecting the drug; the effects of which are almost immediate.
Persons with HIV/AIDS - Carter, KY.Drug addiction takes its toll on even the healthiest people. When persons in Carter with HIV/AIDS abuse drugs and alcohol it can take a deadly toll on them. Due to the fact they suffer with a reduced immune system, a thing 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 rehabilitation program that specializes in treating persons with HIV/AIDS is essential. The addicted person will be ready to restore 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.