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  • 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.

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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.

  • Shawnee Family Health Center
    26.1 miles from Carter, Kentucky
    Shawnee Family Health Center is located at:

    225 Carlton Davidson Lane
    Ironton, OH. 45638

    If you would like to contact Shawnee Family Health Center, you can reach them at 740-533-6280.

    Shawnee Family Health Center offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, 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, 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)