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  • Opiates taken as a pill or tablet take longer to reach the brain.
  • Research indicates that there is a link between nitrate abuse and the development and progression of infectious diseases and tumors.
  • Pregnant methamphetamine users put their fetus at risk of having meth withdrawal symptoms after it is born.
  • Rapid opiate detoxification to treat opiate withdrawal can be performed in a hospital or private clinic setting using a drug such as Naltrexone, an opiate antagonist that blocks opiate receptors and reverses the effects of opiates. Clonidine is administered at the same time to ease the symptoms of withdrawal.

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Persons with HIV/AIDS - Nichols

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

  • Robert Packer Hospital
    10 miles from Nichols, New York
    Robert Packer Hospital is located at:

    1 Guthrie Square
    Sayre, PA. 18840

    If you would like to contact Robert Packer Hospital, you can reach them at 570-888-6666 x5120.

    Robert Packer Hospital offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)