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  • Similar to addiction to illicit drugs, misuse of as well as addiction to prescription drugs can have adverse physical and psychological consequences, including dependence and addiction.
  • OxyContin should not be taken when pregnant or nursing because the child may experience respiratory depression or withdrawal symptoms either at birth or in the nursery.
  • Opiate addiction is known to lead to a variety of health problems including HIV/AIDS, hepatitis and other infectious diseases.
  • Over 20% of patients seeking detox or substance abuse treatment as part of an emergency room visit in 2009 were referred to detox or treatment services.

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Merrillan, WI. - Persons with HIV/AIDS

Drug addiction will take its toll on even the healthiest individuals. When people in Merrillan with HIV/AIDS abuse drugs or alcohol it can take a deadly toll on them. Since they suffer with a reduced immune system, something 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 treatment program that specializes in treating persons with HIV/AIDS is essential. The addicted person will be ready to regain their sobriety and enhance their quality of life profoundly. Science today has been able to produce many medications that not only help people with HIV/AIDS but make their life healthier and longer.

  • First Things First
    40.5 miles from Merrillan, Wisconsin
    First Things First is located at:

    2519 North Hillcrest Parkway
    Altoona, WI. 54720

    If you would like to contact First Things First , you can reach them at 715-832-8432.

    First Things First 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: Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)