Persons with HIV or AIDS - Drug and Alcohol Rehab Facilities - Franklin, VA.

For people with HIV/AIDS who also fight with addiction, their prior chronic medical condition is something that must be recognized and addressed at the same time they receive rehabilitation for their substance abuse. Keeping this client in rehab is not only essential for their safety, but for the good of the general public due to the fact they are likely to transmit their disease to others in the case their drug or alcohol problem continue.

In many cases, individuals who fight with both issues concurrently have let their bodies decline due to the lack of care most addicted individuals show themselves even when they don't have HIV or AIDS. Many quit taking their medication, don't go to the Doctor, etc. and may require significant medical intervention once they do reach drug or alcohol addiction rehab. Aside from treatment for their drug or alcohol addiction, in a rehabilitation facility which provides treatment for people with HIV or AIDS, clients will get a medical assessment to determine if they are experiencing any other problems associated with their disease. This would include checking for tuberculosis, Hepatitis A, B, and C, other sexually transmitted diseases, dental issues, diabetes and mental health problems.

Addiction treatment for people with HIV or AIDS in Franklin includes detoxification treatment that are responsibly administered with both the client and the treatment staff in mind. Through counseling, psychotherapy and holistic services persons with HIV or AIDS become motivated to be healthier, sober, and happier, and attending recovery meetings where other people have the same sober goal is recommended.

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