Facts
- Street heroin may contain additives that won't dissolve, which can result in clogged blood vessels which lead to the lungs, liver, kidneys, or brain. This can cause infection or even death of small patches of cells in vital organs.
- Recent research indicates that if a group of men were given a meal and allowed to eat as much as they wanted, alcohol, rather than a non-alcoholic beverage, would increase the amount of food consumed.
- Studies show that an estimated 92% of individuals who use Ecstasy will eventually move on to use other illicit drugs.
- Individuals who abuse drugs may be more vulnerable to infection, and both drug effects and withdrawal symptoms may mask the need for urgent treatment for another condition.
Depew, NY. - Persons with HIV/AIDSDrug addiction takes its toll on even the healthiest individuals. When people in Depew with HIV/AIDS abuse drugs and alcohol it can take a deadly toll on them. Due to the fact they suffer with a lowered immune system, something 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 needed. The addicted person will be able to restore their sobriety and strengthen their quality of life exceptionally. Science today has been able to develop many medications that not only help persons with HIV/AIDS but make their life healthier and longer.