Persons with HIV or AIDS - Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facilities - Webster, IA.

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

Often, people who struggle with both issues concurrently may have let their bodies decline due to the lack of care most people with addictions show themselves even when they don't have HIV or AIDS. Many stop taking their medication, stop seeking medical care, etc. and therefore require significant medical intervention once they do reach drug or alcohol addiction rehabilitation. Aside from rehab for their drug or alcohol problem, in a rehabilitation facility that provides treatment for people with HIV or AIDS, they will get a medical assessment to see if they have any other problems associated with their disease. This would include screening for Hepatitis A, B, and C, tuberculosis, diabetes, dental issues, other STDs and mental health problems.

Substance abuse rehab for people with HIV or AIDS in Webster can include detoxification services which are safely handled with both the patient and the rehab staff in mind. Through counseling, psychotherapy and holistic services people with HIV or AIDS become inspired to be sober and healthier, and attending self-help groups where other individuals have the same goal is recommended.

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