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  • Studies indicate that elevated levels of serum C-reactive protein (CRP), a protein associated with inflammation, in cocaine abusers is associated with endothelial abnormalities and coronary artery calcification; factors known to contribute to heart disease.
  • Studies show that teenagers who use anabolic steroids can experience extreme mood swings and that manic-like symptoms can also occur.
  • Opiate users alternate between a wakeful and drowsy state and are often unable to participate in normal activities.
  • It was discovered in the mid 1930s that anabolic steroids facilitate the steady growth of skeletal muscle in lab animals.

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Persons with HIV/AIDS - Ricketts

Drug addiction will take its toll on even the healthiest people. When persons in Ricketts 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 an unsafe 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 required. The addicted person will be in a position to restore their sobriety and enhance their quality of life exceptionally. Science today has been able to develop many medications that not only help people with HIV/AIDS but make their life healthier and longer.

  • Siouxland Mental Health Center
    45 miles from Ricketts, Iowa
    Siouxland Mental Health Center is located at:

    625 Court Street
    Sioux City, IA. 51101

    If you would like to contact Siouxland Mental Health Center, you can reach them at 712-252-3871 x256.

    Siouxland Mental Health Center offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Criminal Justice Clients, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)