Facts
- Studies of gay male methamphetamine users who are also HIV-positive indicate that 90% reported that their motivation for use was to enhance sexual pleasure.
- The effects of methadone last longer than any other morphine-based narcotic.
- Withdrawal symptoms associated with methadone can include but are not limited to body aches and muscle cramping, back aches, leg kicking, anxiety, chills, shivering or trembling, abdominal cramping, weakness, increased blood pressure, convulsions, insomnia, diarrhea, running nose, watery eyes, sneezing, sweating, pale and clammy skin, nausea and thoughts of suicide.
- Studies indicate that women who suffered childhood sexual abuse are more likely to have problems with alcohol.
Persons with HIV/AIDS - Holstein, IA.Drug addiction takes its toll on even the healthiest persons. When people in Holstein 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 typical 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 rehab program that specializes in treating persons with HIV/AIDS is necessary. The addicted person will be able to regain their sobriety and boost their quality of life exceptionally. Science today has been able to develop many medications that not only help people with HIV/AIDS but make their life healthier and longer.