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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Extensive studies indicate that babies born to mothers who abuse cocaine during pregnancy are often prematurely delivered, have low birth weights and smaller head circumferences, and are often shorter in length.
  • A study of gay men in the San Francisco Bay Area found that those who participated in partying with other gay males and also used methamphetamine were more than twice as likely to have unprotected anal sex during the same time period with a partner whose HIV status was unknown or different from theirs.
  • Individuals with alcoholism or who abuse alcohol are less likely to be tested for HIV and to seek treatment, and are less compliant with treatment regimens than those without alcohol use disorders.

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 services are on the bottom end of the spectrum of rehab services with regards to intensity of care, since the individual is able to preserve their lifestyle in many ways with no commitment of having to stay in a rehab center while receiving rehab services. Even though this may appear ideal it might not provide the required change of atmosphere than lots of people in recovery require to experience a successful rehab.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Persons with co-occurring mental and drug use issues are what are identified in the field of alcohol and drug rehab as dual diagnosis clients. These individuals must handle both disorders whilst in treatment to find resolution simply because one usually triggers the other. Luckily, there are numerous alcohol and drug rehab facilities who can specifically address the challenges that persons with co-occurring mental and drug use issues face so that they can not merely become sober but mentally secure and also able to lead a much better quality lifestyle and not feel the need to self medicate with alcohol and drugs.

Persons With HIV/AIDS

Persons with HIV/AIDS who are in need of substance abuse treatment will very often need services beyond what a traditional alcohol and drug rehabilitation facility can provide. Due to the fact comprehensive medical solutions tend to be an important part of the physical process of recovery for addicts with HIV/AIDS, who most likely have experienced a progression and worsening of the disease due to their addiction, it is important that these clients get the health care required along with any rehabilitation solutions for substance abuse problem.

Gays and Lesbians

It is vital that gays and lesbians receive quality rehab services in a treatment environment which is discreet and with treatment professionals at their disposal who comprehend the unique challenges that they can experience in life. Because substance abuse for gays and lesbians might be triggered because of the problems they face because of their sexual preference, a program that can help them handle these issues and give them the confidence that they've lacked before arriving in rehabilitation can be quite a crucial part of recovery for gay and lesbian clients.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who battle with substance abuse might have unique obstacles they must overcome during treatment, which rehab specialists in the program they choose to be a part of must be keen of in order that a complete recovery may be possible. So for seniors and older adults, it is prudent to decide on a facility that's acquainted with helping seniors and older adults deal with the distinctive life and substance abuse problems that these clients face which can include a broader spectrum of services including medical care and so on.

Criminal Justice Clients

Criminal justice clients find their way into rehabilitation due to a court order to meet part of their sentencing for a drug offense. Criminal justice clients in drug and alcohol rehab often receive reduced penalties, fines etc. when being cooperative with drug and alcohol rehabilitation specifications enforced on them in sentencing and also naturally when successfully completing a drug treatment program.

  • Syracuse VAMC
    Syracuse VAMC is located at:

    6100 St. Lawrence Center
    Massena, NY. 13662

    If you would like to contact Syracuse VAMC, you can reach them at 315-705-6666.

    Syracuse VAMC offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Criminal Justice Clients
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