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  • Opiates activate opiate receptors that are widely distributed throughout the brain and body which are part of the body's natural reward system and also relieve pain.
  • Marijuana was responsible for over 18% of the emergency room visits in 2009 for patients who were seeking detox or substance abuse treatment as the reason for their visit.
  • The route of administration of a drug, whether intravenous, intramuscular, oral or otherwise, can sometimes play a role in determining the severity of withdrawal symptoms.
  • Research indicates that "huffing" may cause low birth weights, skeletal abnormalities in newborns and delayed neurological development.

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Persons with HIV/AIDS - Wiggins

Drug addiction takes its toll on even the healthiest individuals. When people in Wiggins with HIV/AIDS abuse drugs or alcohol it can take a deadly toll on them. Since they suffer with a reduced immune system, anything as simple as the common 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 essential. The addicted person will be able to regain their sobriety and boost 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.

  • Region XII Pine Belt MH
    23.6 miles from Wiggins, Mississippi
    Region XII Pine Belt MH is located at:

    805 Highway 589
    Purvis, MS. 39475

    If you would like to contact Region XII Pine Belt MH, you can reach them at 601-794-6543.

    Region XII Pine Belt MH offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Seniors/Older Adults, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)