Facts
- Local and regional law enforcement officials across the U.S. cite an increase in pharmacy thefts by individuals who wish to steal prescription drugs for their own use or for diversion to the illicit drug market.
- Research indicates that young adults are more likely to consume alcohol for positive or celebratory reasons than to cope with negative feelings.
- Symptoms that are typical of antidepressant withdrawal include flu-like symptoms, insomnia, nausea, imbalance and sensory disturbances.
- 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).
Clarkia, ID. - Persons with HIV/AIDSDrug addiction takes its toll on even the healthiest persons. When persons in Clarkia with HIV/AIDS abuse drugs and alcohol it can take a deadly toll on them. Because they suffer with a lowered immune system, anything as simple as the common cold can become a harmful sickness. They expose themselves to other deadly infections too: Hepatitis C, pneumonia and tuberculosis just to list a few. Entering a drug treatment program that specializes in treating persons with HIV/AIDS is required. The addicted individual will be in a position to regain their sobriety and enhance their quality of life exceptionally. Science today has been able to create many medications that not only help individuals with HIV/AIDS but make their life healthier and longer.