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Drug Addiction Facts

  • HIV/AIDS and other infectious diseases can be spread through contaminated needles, syringes and injection equipment that are used among multiple meth users.
  • When crack cocaine pipes are shared, any bacteria or virus from the previous user's mouth can be transferred including tuberculosis which can be spread by saliva.
  • Because cocaine is a stimulant drug, the dangers of experiencing cardiac arrest or seizures followed by respiratory failure is equal in both short and long term abuse of cocaine.

Addiction-treatment-center.jpgOnce you have decided to make a change and get help for your addiction problem, the next step is to explaore your treatment facility options. Keep in mind that there is no one-size fits all facility. The most effective way to find an appropriate treatment program that meets your particular needs is to speak with an addiction treatment professional who can assess your specific situation and give you various treatment facility options based on your exact needs. We can help you with this. Simply call our Drug Treatment Help-Line at 1-877-683-7818 and you will be connected to an addiction treatment specialist who can help you find the correct treatment program for you.

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Outpatient

Outpatient solutions are on the lower end of the spectrum of rehab services regarding level of care, for the reason that individual will be able to keep their lifestyle in many ways without the commitment of needing to remain in a rehabilitation center while undergoing treatment services. Even if this may appear perfect it might not provide the much needed change of surroundings than lots of people in treatment have to have to have a productive rehab.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Persons with co-occurring mental and drug abuse problems are what are known in the field of drug rehabilitation as dual diagnosis clients. These clients must handle both disorders during treatment to find resolution due to the fact one typically triggers the other. Fortunately, there are lots of alcohol and drug treatment programs who are able to specifically hone in on the problems that persons with co-occurring mental and drug abuse disorders face so that they can not just become abstinent but mentally secure and also able to lead a much higher quality lifestyle and not consider it wise to self medicate with drugs and alcohol.

Gays and Lesbians

It is crucial that gays and lesbians obtain quality treatment solutions in a treatment environment that is discreet and with rehabilitation professionals at their disposal who understand the distinctive problems that they experience in life. Because drug abuse for gays and lesbians may also be triggered by the problems they face because of their sexual preference, a rehab that can help them resolve these problems and give them the peace of mind that they've lacked prior to arriving in rehabilitation could be a crucial part of rehabilitation for gay and lesbian clients.

  • Cheyenne VAMC
    Cheyenne VAMC is located at:

    2360 East Pershing Boulevard
    Cheyenne, WY. 82001

    If you would like to contact Cheyenne VAMC, you can reach them at 307-778-7550.

    Cheyenne VAMC offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Gays And Lesbians
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