Facts
- The rate of current use of illicit drugs among young adults aged 18 to 25 has risen significantly over the past few years, and increased from 19.6 percent in 2008 to 21.2 percent in 2009 and 21.5 percent in 2010.
- Youth who cohabit with alcoholics tend to score lower on tests in regards to family cohesion, intellectual and cultural orientation, recreational orientation, and independence.
- There were over 1.6 million hospitalizations and more than 4 million emergency room visits for alcohol-related conditions during 2005.
- Marijuana withdrawal comes with not only physical symptoms but psychological withdrawal symptoms, and it can be difficult to overcome the cravings which often results in relapse.
Persons with HIV/AIDS - PlazaDrug addiction takes its toll on even the healthiest people. When persons in Plaza with HIV/AIDS abuse drugs or alcohol it can take a deadly toll on them. Since they suffer with a reduced 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 vital. The addicted person will be able to restore their sobriety and strengthen their quality of life immensely. Science today has been able to develop many medications that not only help people with HIV/AIDS but make their life healthier and longer.