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  • Studies of young and adolescent users of Ecstasy found that 43 percent were classified as dependant to the drug, as evidenced by continued use despite knowledge of physical or psychological harm, withdrawal effects, and tolerance.
  • MDMA, also known as Ecstasy, is a synthetic drug that has stimulant and psychoactive properties.
  • The rate of abuse of prescription drugs in the U.S. is at an all-time high, and it is estimated that over 4 million people in the nation are using prescription drugs, which includes Valium, for non-medical purposes.
  • Short term use of amphetamines can easily start long term systematic abuse, with some speed addicts having habits lasting over twenty years.

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Persons with HIV/AIDS - Rootstown

Drug addiction will take its toll on even the healthiest persons. When people in Rootstown with HIV/AIDS abuse drugs or 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 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 vital. The addicted person will be in a position to restore their sobriety and boost their quality of life immensely. Science today has been able to produce many medications that not only help people with HIV/AIDS but make their life healthier and longer.

  • St. Thomas Hospital
    17.3 miles from Rootstown, Ohio
    St. Thomas Hospital is located at:

    444 North Main Street
    Akron, OH. 44310

    If you would like to contact St. Thomas Hospital, you can reach them at 330-379-9836.

    St. Thomas Hospital offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, Criminal Justice Clients, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance