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  • Drug Overdose Facts
  • An observer of a drug overdose should attempt to maintain a state of calm, and try to get a response from the person by lightly pinching the back of their arm or by calling their name; additionally, if breathing or a pulse rate is not detectable, emergency resuscitation should begin immediately.
  • The number of overdose death certificates that list poisoning by opioid pain killers has skyrocketed in the U. S. over the last decade; some researchers have estimated that these rates have risen over 90% within the last three years.
  • Due to the fact that marijuana is the most used illicit drug in the nation, States which report high prevalence rates for any illicit drug also have high prevalence rates for past month use of marijuana.
  • Historically, male overdose death rates have far exceeded female death rates in every category of drugs.
  • In the 1950s researchers conducted experiments with LSD for its alleged ability to be able to induce a state of "cosmic consciousness."
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Specialized in Hiv/Aids Patients

It is not uncommon for persons with HIV/AIDS to end up in a substance abuse treatment program receiving help for serious addiction problems. Often individuals who abuse drugs and alcohol are predisposed to such diseases because of certain circumstances which afflict the drug culture such as sharing dirty needles to inject drugs or becoming involved in risky sexual behavior because of lowered sexual inhibitions caused by drug use. Persons with HIV/AIDS deserve effective treatment just like any otherwise healthy addicted person. Drug and alcohol rehab centers that accept and cater to persons with HIV/AIDS offer specialized care to address any health issues that may come up in the course of treatment. This way, any physical barriers to recovery are alleviated so that they can overcome their addiction and maintain a drug-free lifestyle.

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