Persons with HIV or AIDS - Drug and Alcohol Treatment Programs - Quitman, AR.

For people with HIV/AIDS who also fight with a substance abuse problem, their pre-existing chronic medical condition is something that will need to be acknowledged and addressed at the same time they receive rehabilitation for their drug/alcohol addiction. Getting and keeping this client in treatment is not only essential for their safety, but for the safety of the general public due to the fact they may transmit their disease to others in the case their substance abuse problem continue or worsen.

In many cases, individuals who battle with both HIV/AIDS and addiction at the same time have let their health fall apart due to the lack of care most addicted individuals give themselves even when they don't have HIV or AIDS. Most stop taking their medication, stop seeking medical care, etc. and may need significant medical help once they get drug or alcohol addiction rehabilitation. Aside from rehabilitation for their addiction, in a rehabilitation center which provides treatment for people with HIV or AIDS, clients will get a medical assessment to see if they have any other illnesses associated with their disease. This would include screening for tuberculosis, Hepatitis A, B, and C, other sexually transmitted diseases, dental issues, diabetes and mental health problems.

Drug or alcohol abuse rehabilitation for individuals with HIV/AIDS in Quitman includes detoxification treatment that are safely conducted with both the patient and the rehab staff in mind. Through holistic services, psychotherapy and counseling people with HIV or AIDS can become motivated to be sober and healthier, and attending self-help groups where other people have the same sober goal is recommended.

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