Facts
- Withdrawal from certain drugs such as benzodiazepines or alcohol can be fatal and therefore the abrupt discontinuation of any type of drug is not recommended.
- The abuse of prescription drugs such as OxyContin is responsible for a great deal of health care fraud, such as corrupt physicians writing prescriptions for OxyContin for nonexistent injuries. The patient in this circumstance will often use a portion of the prescribed pills and then sell the rest for a substantial profit.
- Methamphetamine tablets commonly known as Yaba are often produced in Southeast Asia and sent by mail or courier to the United States.
- Party-going young adults abuse Xanax in combination with other drugs such as stimulants and cocaine, which are known as "Xannie poppers".
Persons with HIV/AIDS - Chautauqua, KS.Drug addiction will take its toll on even the healthiest persons. When persons in Chautauqua with HIV/AIDS abuse drugs and alcohol it can take a deadly toll on them. Because they suffer with a decreased immune system, anything as simple as the common 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 rehabilitation program that specializes in treating persons with HIV/AIDS is necessary. The addicted individual will be able to restore their sobriety and improve their quality of life profoundly. Science today has been able to create many medications that not only help people with HIV/AIDS but make their life healthier and longer.