Facts
- All medications that are prescribed for depression can cause withdrawal symptoms.
- One of the reasons it is so hard to stop taking Vicodin is because of the intense withdrawal symptoms that occur as a result of abrupt cessation of use.
- The connection between drug addiction and crime can be seen in the following criminal offenses; drug possession or sales, offenses directly related to drug abuse such as stealing to get money for drugs, etc., and crime which is related to a lifestyle that predisposes the drug abuser to engage in illegal activity such as association with other offenders or with illicit markets.
- Since 2004, the anti-anxiety prescription drug Klonopin has seen a 461 percent increase in involvement in emergency room visits.
Otego - Persons with HIV/AIDSDrug addiction takes its toll on even the healthiest people. When persons in Otego with HIV/AIDS abuse drugs or alcohol it can take a deadly toll on them. Since they suffer with a decreased immune system, anything as simple as the common 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 rehab program that specializes in treating persons with HIV/AIDS is necessary. The addicted individual will be ready to restore their sobriety and strengthen their quality of life profoundly. Science today has been able to create many medications that not only help individuals with HIV/AIDS but make their life healthier and longer.