Facts
- The heroin found in the U.S. is produced in four distinct geographical areas: South America (Colombia), Southeast Asia (primarily Burma), Mexico, and Southwest Asia (principally Afghanistan).
- The rate of annual use of marijuana had been on a steady decline between 2002 and 2007, then increased from 2008 to 2009 at which time use was slightly higher than the 2002 rate.
- When Xanax is used in high doses for longer than a couple of months, the individual can experience both a psychological and a physical addiction to the medication.
- What is sold as Ecstasy today is typically a toxic concoction of a variety of substances such as ephedrine which is a stimulant, dextromethorphan which is a cough suppressant, ketamine which is an anesthetic or even caffeine, cocaine and methamphetamine.
Persons with HIV/AIDS - Fort Lupton, CO.Drug addiction takes its toll on even the healthiest persons. When persons in Fort Lupton with HIV/AIDS abuse drugs and alcohol it can take a deadly toll on them. Because they suffer with a reduced immune system, something as simple as the common cold can become a hazardous 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 essential. The addicted person will be able to restore their sobriety and strengthen their quality of life immensely. Science today has been able to develop many medications that not only help people with HIV/AIDS but make their life healthier and longer.