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  • Typical physical symptoms of drug withdrawal include changes in body temperature, fever, excessive sweating, abdominal pain and nausea and vomiting.
  • Out of the over 2 million drug abuse emergency room visits in 2009, over 14 percent were for alcohol, in combination with other drugs.
  • Over 500,000 emergency room visits related to the use of alcohol in combination with other drugs in 2009 included the following drugs: central nervous system agents (e.g., analgesics, stimulants, sedatives) (229,230 visits), cocaine (152,631 visits), marijuana (125,438 visits), psychotherapeutic agents (e.g., antidepressants and antipsychotics) (44,217 visits), heroin (43,110 visits)
  • There have been several deaths caused by PMA, a potent and highly neurotoxic hallucinogenic amphetamine, which is solicited and sold as Ecstasy.

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Persons with HIV/AIDS - Northway

Drug addiction will take its toll on even the healthiest people. When individuals in Northway with HIV/AIDS abuse drugs or alcohol it can take a deadly toll on them. Since they suffer with a lowered immune system, anything as simple as the common cold can become a risky 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 ready to regain their sobriety and improve their quality of life exceptionally. Science today has been able to develop many medications that not only help individuals with HIV/AIDS but make their life healthier and longer.

  • Yakutat Counseling
    244.7 miles from Northway, Alaska
    Yakutat Counseling is located at:

    364 Ridge Road
    Yakutat, AK. 99689

    If you would like to contact Yakutat Counseling, you can reach them at 907-784-3639.

    Yakutat Counseling 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, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)