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  • Only heroin, which is almost identical in terms of chemical structure to morphine, can be closely compared when considering dependence liability.
  • It can take anywhere from 4-6 weeks before the THC in hashish is undetectable in the blood.
  • Rare but occasional heroin withdrawal symptoms which can occur when someone abruptly stops using the drug are cardiac arrhythmias, strokes, seizures, dehydration and suicide attempts.
  • Long term chronic abuse of alcohol, especially when combined with poor nutrition, can lead to permanent damage to vital organs such as the brain and liver.

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Persons with HIV/AIDS - Springfield, Massachusetts

Drug addiction will take its toll on even the healthiest individuals. When individuals in Springfield with HIV/AIDS abuse drugs or alcohol it can take a deadly toll on them. Because they suffer with a decreased immune system, something as simple as the typical 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 rehabilitation program that specializes in treating persons with HIV/AIDS is vital. The addicted person will be ready to regain their sobriety and enhance their quality of life profoundly. Science today has been able to produce many medications that not only help individuals with HIV/AIDS but make their life healthier and longer.

  • Sisters of Providence Hospital
    Sisters of Providence Hospital is located at:

    227 Mill Street
    Springfield, MA. 1108

    If you would like to contact Sisters of Providence Hospital, you can reach them at 413-536-5111.

    Sisters of Providence Hospital offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Methadone Detoxification, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)
  • Center for Psychological and
    Center for Psychological and is located at:

    130 Maple Street
    Springfield, MA. 1103

    If you would like to contact Center for Psychological and, you can reach them at 413-739-0882.

    Center for Psychological and 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, Spanish, Other Languages
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)
  • Hope Center CSS
    Hope Center CSS is located at:

    35 Heywood Street
    Springfield, MA. 1104

    If you would like to contact Hope Center CSS, you can reach them at 413-301-9500.

    Hope Center CSS offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Residential Short-Term Treatment (30 Days Or Less), Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, 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, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance
  • River Valley Counseling Center
    River Valley Counseling Center is located at:

    120 Maple Street
    Springfield, MA. 1103

    If you would like to contact River Valley Counseling Center, you can reach them at 413-737-2437 x104.

    River Valley Counseling Center offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance
  • Gandara Center Inc
    Gandara Center Inc is located at:

    33 Arch Street
    Springfield, MA. 1107

    If you would like to contact Gandara Center Inc, you can reach them at 413-781-2234 x304.

    Gandara Center Inc offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Halfway House, Residential Long-Term Treatment (More Than 30 Days), Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Men, Criminal Justice Clients, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)