Facts
- Long-term use of OxyContin often results in tolerance to the drug, causing the user to take higher doses to achieve the same initial effects. This can happen through both legitimate and illicit use of the drug.
- Use of methamphetamine often results in mental confusion which can impair one's ability to take medications that have been prescribed for HIV infection or other conditions, worsening the illness and outcome of the illness.
- While methadone is commonly used to detoxify heroin addicts, most heroin addicts are still extremely likely to return to heroin use.
- Vermont has the highest rate of marijuana use out of all States among individuals aged 12 to 17 (10.4), while New Hampshire has the highest rate among individuals aged 18 to 25 (11.1).
Persons with HIV/AIDS - Olivehurst, CaliforniaDrug addiction takes its toll on even the healthiest people. When people in Olivehurst with HIV/AIDS abuse drugs or alcohol it can take a deadly toll on them. Because they suffer with a reduced immune system, something 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 rehab program that specializes in treating persons with HIV/AIDS is needed. The addicted person will be able to restore their sobriety and improve their quality of life immensely. Science today has been able to develop many medications that not only help persons with HIV/AIDS but make their life healthier and longer.