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  • Research indicates that ten percent of Black women, as compared with 23 percent of White women, said that consuming more than one or two alcoholic beverages at a bar with friends is acceptable.
  • When cocaine users stop using cocaine, or when they end a cocaine binge, they almost immediately feel the "crash" which includes depression, fatigue, lack of pleasure, anxiety, irritability, sleepiness and a strong craving for more cocaine.
  • The kidneys and lungs remove about 10% of the alcohol in the urine and breath, making the breathalyzer test a valid tool to measure a person's blood alcohol level.
  • Use of Ecstasy can cause a dangerous increase in body temperature that can lead to kidney failure.

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Persons with HIV/AIDS - Howard

Drug addiction will take its toll on even the healthiest persons. When individuals in Howard with HIV/AIDS abuse drugs or alcohol it can take a deadly toll on them. Because they suffer with a lowered 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 rehabilitation program that specializes in treating persons with HIV/AIDS is vital. The addicted individual will be able to restore their sobriety and increase their quality of life profoundly. Science today has been able to develop many medications that not only help persons with HIV/AIDS but make their life healthier and longer.

  • James E Van Zandt VAMC
    14.7 miles from Howard, Pennsylvania
    James E Van Zandt VAMC is located at:

    2581 Clyde Avenue
    State College, PA. 16801

    If you would like to contact James E Van Zandt VAMC, you can reach them at 814-867-5415.

    James E Van Zandt VAMC offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted: Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • Conewago
    31.2 miles from Howard, Pennsylvania
    Conewago is located at:

    18336 Route 522
    Beavertown, PA. 17813

    If you would like to contact Conewago, you can reach them at 570-658-7383 x2900.

    Conewago offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Residential Short-Term Treatment (30 Days Or Less), Residential Long-Term Treatment (More Than 30 Days), Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Women, Men, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid
  • Genesis House Inc
    37.4 miles from Howard, Pennsylvania
    Genesis House Inc is located at:

    800 West 4th Street
    Williamsport, PA. 17701

    If you would like to contact Genesis House Inc, you can reach them at 570-322-0520.

    Genesis House Inc offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Women, Men, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance