Facts
- Some methamphetamine users will experience a mental depression associated with withdrawal that lasts longer than the acute symptoms and is more severe than that of cocaine withdrawal.
- The abuse of prescription drugs such as OxyContin is responsible for a great deal of health care fraud, such as corrupt physicians writing prescriptions for OxyContin for nonexistent injuries. The patient in this circumstance will often use a portion of the prescribed pills and then sell the rest for a substantial profit.
- Withdrawal symptoms from heroin begin within 24 hours after last use and may last up to 7-10 days.
- Mentholated products are often used in conjunction with Ecstasy for its cooling sensation while experiencing Ecstasy's effects, which can have negative effects on the upper respiratory tract.
Sanders - Persons with HIV/AIDSDrug addiction takes its toll on even the healthiest people. When people in Sanders with HIV/AIDS abuse drugs and alcohol it can take a deadly toll on them. Since they suffer with a reduced immune system, anything as simple as the typical 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 essential. The addicted individual will be in a position to regain their sobriety and boost their quality of life immensely. Science today has been able to produce many medications that not only help individuals with HIV/AIDS but make their life healthier and longer.