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  • Inhalants are highly addictive when abused recreationally which can lead to a chronic substance abuse problem that will often extend into adulthood.
  • Methadone addiction may cause dry mouth which can lead to tooth decay.
  • The admissions rate to treatment in which heroin was the primary drug of abuse rose from 235,143 in 1997 to 246,871 in 2007.
  • Many young people who experiment with drugs cease drug use by age 30, but studies indicate that children of alcoholics do not follow that typical trend.

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Portsmouth, OH. - Persons with HIV/AIDS

Drug addiction will take its toll on even the healthiest persons. When individuals in Portsmouth with HIV/AIDS abuse drugs or alcohol it can take a deadly toll on them. Due to the fact they suffer with a decreased immune system, a thing as simple as the typical cold can become a hazardous 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 vital. The addicted individual will be able to restore their sobriety and boost their quality of life exceptionally. Science today has been able to produce many medications that not only help individuals with HIV/AIDS but make their life healthier and longer.

  • Shawnee Family Health Center
    24.1 miles from Portsmouth, Ohio
    Shawnee Family Health Center is located at:

    225 Carlton Davidson Lane
    Ironton, OH. 45638

    If you would like to contact Shawnee Family Health Center, you can reach them at 740-533-6280.

    Shawnee Family Health Center offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Criminal Justice Clients, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)