Facts
- Opiate overdose can occur when opiates slow down respiration to the point that can cause the person to stop breathing altogether and die.
- Research indicates that when compared with individuals not involved in drug abuse and addiction, substance-abusing employees are more likely to change jobs more often, be tardy or absent from work, be less productive, be involved in more accidents, file workers' compensation claims
- Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital, found that among individuals coming off of antidepressants, anywhere from 20 percent to 80 percent (depending on the drug) suffered from antidepressant withdrawal.
- Over 50% of all active duty military personnel report binge drinking in the past month,
Sandy Point, VA. - Persons with HIV/AIDSDrug addiction will take its toll on even the healthiest individuals. When persons in Sandy Point with HIV/AIDS abuse drugs and alcohol it can take a deadly toll on them. Since they suffer with a decreased immune system, anything as simple as the common cold can become a dangerous sickness. They expose themselves to other deadly infections too: Hepatitis C, pneumonia and tuberculosis just to list a few. Entering a drug rehabilitation program that specializes in treating persons with HIV/AIDS is necessary. The addicted person will be ready to regain 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.