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  • Methadone doesn't lessen the severity of drug addiction and dependence, and use of the drug in any type of treatment environment leaves the addict completely dependent on and addicted to methadone instead of other opiates they were formerly addicted to.
  • One treatment approach that is used for managing opiate withdrawal is to treat the symptoms of the withdrawal with appropriate medication. Clondine, an antihypertensive drug, is sometimes used to reduce muscle pain and cramping.
  • Methadone is a drug with an extremely high risk of physical dependence, and if the individual does not take the drug each day, they will experience very painful withdrawals.
  • Vicodin is a pharmaceutical drug which is a combination of two pain relievers; acetaminophen, commonly known as Tylenol; and hydrocodone, synthetic codeine.

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Nowthen, Minnesota - Persons with HIV/AIDS

Drug addiction takes its toll on even the healthiest persons. When people in Nowthen with HIV/AIDS abuse drugs or alcohol it can take a deadly toll on them. Because they suffer with a lowered 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 regain their sobriety and improve their quality of life immensely. Science today has been able to create many medications that not only help people with HIV/AIDS but make their life healthier and longer.

  • True Foundation Counseling Services
    15.5 miles from Nowthen, Minnesota
    True Foundation Counseling Services is located at:

    8557 Wyoming Avenue North
    Minneapolis, MN. 55445

    If you would like to contact True Foundation Counseling Services, you can reach them at 763-657-1551.

    True Foundation Counseling Services offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Women, Men, Dui/Dwi Offenders, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)
  • Specialized Treatment Services Inc
    16.9 miles from Nowthen, Minnesota
    Specialized Treatment Services Inc is located at:

    7472 Lakeland Avenue North
    Minneapolis, MN. 55428

    If you would like to contact Specialized Treatment Services Inc, you can reach them at 763-777-5000.

    Specialized Treatment Services 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, Seniors/Older Adults, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance