Persons with HIV or AIDS - Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facilities - East Springfield, PA.

For people with HIV or AIDS who also fight with addiction, their prior chronic medical condition is something that will need to be recognized and addressed at the same time they receive treatment for their alcohol or drug addiction. Keeping this client in treatment is not only imperative for their well-being, but for the safety of the general public due to the fact they may spread their disease to others if their substance abuse problem continue or worsen.

In many cases, individuals who fight with both HIV/AIDS and addiction concurrently have let their health deteriorate because of the lack of care most people with addictions show themselves even when they don't have HIV or AIDS. Many stop taking their medication, don't go to the Doctor, etc. and may need critical medical help once they do get substance abuse rehabilitation. Aside from rehab for their drug or alcohol addiction, in a facility which provides treatment for persons with HIV or AIDS, clients will get a medical evaluation to determine if they have any other problems associated with their diagnosis. This would include checking for Hepatitis A, B, and C, tuberculosis, other sexually transmitted diseases, dental issues, diabetes and mental health disorders.

Substance abuse treatment for individuals with HIV/AIDS in East Springfield would include detox services that are safely conducted with both the client and the rehab staff in mind. Through counseling, psychotherapy and holistic services people with HIV or AIDS become motivated to be sober and healthier, and attending recovery meetings where other persons have the same goal is recommended.

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