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  • One treatment approach that is used for managing opiate withdrawal is to treat the symptoms of the withdrawal with appropriate medication. Clondine, an antihypertensive drug, is sometimes used to reduce muscle pain and cramping.
  • Withdrawal symptoms associated with the use of crystal meth include disorientation, confusion, apathy, irritability, itching, and depression that may be so severe that suicide occurs.
  • Rates of illicit use of prescription stimulants such as Ritalin and Adderall have recently escalated on college campuses.
  • Inhalants known to cause severe cause limb spasms and peripheral neuropathies are hexane, which is used in glues and gasoline and nitrous oxide, which is used in whipped cream dispensers and gas cylinders.

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St. Lucas, IA. - Persons with HIV/AIDS

Drug addiction takes its toll on even the healthiest persons. When individuals in St. Lucas with HIV/AIDS abuse drugs and alcohol it can take a deadly toll on them. Since they suffer with a reduced immune system, a thing as simple as the common cold can become a hazardous 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 needed. The addicted individual will be in a position to regain their sobriety and increase their quality of life immensely. Science today has been able to develop many medications that not only help individuals with HIV/AIDS but make their life healthier and longer.

  • Gilbert Alber PC
    23 miles from St. Lucas, Iowa
    Gilbert Alber PC is located at:

    121 North Elm Street
    Cresco, IA. 52136

    If you would like to contact Gilbert Alber PC, you can reach them at 563-547-1779.

    Gilbert Alber PC offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Women, Men, Dui/Dwi Offenders, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment