Facts
- The number of past-year initiates of Ecstasy in 2009 aged 12 or older was over 1 million, and in 2010 was 937,000. Both years showed significant increases from 2005 (615,000).
- The connection between drug addiction and crime can be seen in the following criminal offenses; drug possession or sales, offenses directly related to drug abuse such as stealing to get money for drugs, etc., and crime which is related to a lifestyle that predisposes the drug abuser to engage in illegal activity such as association with other offenders or with illicit markets.
- More than 25% of marijuana treatment admissions in the nation are daily users immediately before they enter treatment.
- The low cost and availability of Ecstasy makes the drug appealing to young users and older users alike.
Thorn Hill, Tennessee - Persons with HIV/AIDSDrug addiction will take its toll on even the healthiest individuals. When individuals in Thorn Hill with HIV/AIDS abuse drugs and alcohol it can take a deadly toll on them. Since they suffer with a decreased immune system, something as simple as the common cold can become a risky 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 needed. The addicted person will be ready to regain their sobriety and improve their quality of life exceptionally. Science today has been able to produce many medications that not only help persons with HIV/AIDS but make their life healthier and longer.