Persons with HIV or AIDS - Alcohol and Drug Rehab Facilities - Westlake, LA.

For persons with HIV/AIDS who also battle with a substance abuse problem, their prior chronic medical condition is something that will need to be acknowledged and adequately addressed at the same time they receive rehab for their addiction. Getting this client in rehab is not only essential for their safety, but for the good of the general public due to the fact they may transmit their disease to others if their drug issue continue or worsen.

Often, people who struggle with both issues concurrently have let their bodies decline due to the lack of care most addicted individuals give themselves even when they don't have HIV or AIDS. Many stop taking their medicine, stop seeking medical care, etc. and therefore need significant medical help once they do get addiction rehab. Aside from rehab for their alcohol or drug addiction, in a rehab facility which provides treatment for people with HIV or AIDS, clients will receive a full medical assessment to determine if they have any other illnesses associated with their disease. This would include screening for Hepatitis A, B, and C, tuberculosis, other sexually transmitted diseases, dental issues, diabetes and mental health disorders.

Drug or alcohol abuse rehab for individuals with HIV/AIDS in Westlake includes detox treatment that are responsibly administered with both the patient and the treatment staff in mind. Through counseling, psychotherapy and holistic services individuals with HIV or AIDS become inspired to be sober and healthier, and attending recovery meetings where other people have the same goal is recommended.

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