Facts
- Because central nervous system depressants work by slowing the brain's activity, when an individual stops taking the drug this activity can rebound and as part of withdrawal seizures can occur.
- Sudden cessation of chronic and extensive alcohol use will very likely produce withdrawal symptoms, including severe anxiety, tremors, hallucinations and convulsions.
- Dexedrine is a stimulant prescribed medically to treat ADHD and narcolepsy, and abrupt cessation of use can cause withdrawal symptoms with chronic, legitimate use of the drug and in the case of chronic illicit abuse.
- One man who was a chronic Salvia user was charged in a shooting spree that left six people dead and the attempted assassination of Representative Gabrielle Giffords.
Persons with HIV/AIDS - Madison, MinnesotaDrug addiction will take its toll on even the healthiest individuals. When persons in Madison with HIV/AIDS abuse drugs and alcohol it can take a deadly toll on them. Because they suffer with a reduced immune system, anything as simple as the typical cold can become a dangerous 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 essential. The addicted individual will be in a position to restore their sobriety and strengthen their quality of life profoundly. Science today has been able to produce many medications that not only help individuals with HIV/AIDS but make their life healthier and longer.