Persons with HIV or AIDS - Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facilities - Arcadia, LA.

For persons with HIV or AIDS who also struggle with a substance abuse problem, their pre-existing chronic medical condition is something that will need to be recognized and addressed at the same time they receive rehab for their drug or alcohol addiction. Keeping this client in rehab is not only essential for their well-being, but for the good of the public due to the fact they may transmit their disease to others if their drug issue continue.

In many cases, people who fight with both HIV/AIDS and addiction concurrently have let their health decline due to the lack of care most people with addictions show themselves even when they don't have HIV or AIDS. Some quit taking their medicine, stop seeking medical care, etc. and therefore urgently need serious medical help once they do reach drug or alcohol addiction treatment. Aside from treatment for their drug addiction, in a rehab facility which provides treatment for individuals with HIV or AIDS, they will get a full medical assessment to see if they have any other illnesses associated with their diagnosis. This would include checking for tuberculosis, Hepatitis A, B, and C, diabetes, dental issues, other STDs and mental health disorders.

Addiction treatment for people with HIV or AIDS in Arcadia would include detoxification treatment that are safely administered with both the patient and the staff in mind. Through counseling, psychotherapy and holistic services people with HIV or AIDS become motivated to be sober and healthier, and attending recovery meetings where other people have the same sober goal is encouraged.

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