Facts
- One recent study of heterosexual men found that recent methamphetamine use is associated with high-risk sexual behaviors, including anal intercourse, sex with an injection drug user, and casual sex with an anonymous female partner.
- Physical dependence to amphetamine occurs when the body has adapted to the presence of these drugs, and withdrawal symptoms occur if its use is stopped abruptly.
- LSD use can affect judgment which can often lead to irrational, sometimes dangerous, behavior.
- Opana withdrawal can induce both physical and psychological symptoms, all of which can be extremely unpleasant and are usually experienced shortly before the time of the next scheduled dose, but they can occur as early as four to six hours after the last administration of the drug.
Persons with HIV/AIDS - PellaDrug addiction takes its toll on even the healthiest individuals. When people in Pella with HIV/AIDS abuse drugs and alcohol it can take a deadly toll on them. Since they suffer with a lowered immune system, something as simple as the common cold can become a harmful sickness. They expose themselves to other deadly infections too: Hepatitis C, pneumonia and tuberculosis just to list a few. Entering a drug treatment program that specializes in treating persons with HIV/AIDS is needed. The addicted person will be in a position to regain their sobriety and improve their quality of life immensely. Science today has been able to produce many medications that not only help persons with HIV/AIDS but make their life healthier and longer.