Facts
- Teen children of alcoholics are more likely to experience depressive symptoms by being perfectionist in their endeavors, hoarding, staying by themselves, and being excessively self-conscious.
- The Police Chief in Pulaski, Virginia reports that approximately 90 percent of all thefts, burglaries, and shoplifting incidents in the area were linked to the OxyContin trade.
- The sleeping pill Ambien seems to cause less severe withdrawal symptoms than the barbiturates or benzodiazepines.
- Street heroin may contain additives that won't dissolve, which can result in clogged blood vessels which lead to the lungs, liver, kidneys, or brain. This can cause infection or even death of small patches of cells in vital organs.
Underwood, ND. - Persons with HIV/AIDSDrug addiction takes its toll on even the healthiest persons. When individuals in Underwood with HIV/AIDS abuse drugs or alcohol it can take a deadly toll on them. Due to the fact 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 person will be able to restore their sobriety and improve their quality of life exceptionally. Science today has been able to develop many medications that not only help persons with HIV/AIDS but make their life healthier and longer.