Facts
- The number of lifetime non-medical users of the prescription pain reliever OxyContin increased significantly from an estimated 1.9 million in 2002 to 3.1 million in 2004.
- Smoking crack sends large quantities of the drug to the lungs, which creates an immediate and intense euphoric effect.
- Unintentional deaths involving prescription opioids such as Lortab increased 114% from 2001 to 2005, and there were 42,491 hydrocodone (such as that contained in Lortab) combination emergency room visits in 2004.
- Methadone withdrawal can be up to twice as severe as morphine or heroin withdrawal and can last for several weeks or more.
Persons with HIV/AIDS - GlendaleDrug addiction takes its toll on even the healthiest individuals. When persons in Glendale with HIV/AIDS abuse drugs and alcohol it can take a deadly toll on them. Since they suffer with a reduced immune system, anything as simple as the typical 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 rehabilitation program that specializes in treating persons with HIV/AIDS is vital. The addicted person will be in a position to restore their sobriety and boost their quality of life immensely. Science today has been able to produce many medications that not only help people with HIV/AIDS but make their life healthier and longer.
- Berkshire CSS
13 miles from Glendale, Massachusetts
Berkshire CSS is located at:
725 North Street
Pittsfield, MA. 1201
If you would like to contact Berkshire CSS, you can reach them at 413-445-9463.
Berkshire CSS offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Residential Short-Term Treatment (30 Days Or Less), Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
- Spectrum Health Systems Inc
13.8 miles from Glendale, Massachusetts
Spectrum Health Systems Inc is located at:
390 Merrill Road
Pittsfield, MA. 1201
If you would like to contact Spectrum Health Systems Inc, you can reach them at 413-442-0402.
Spectrum Health Systems Inc offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Methadone Detoxification, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, Criminal Justice Clients, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)