Persons with HIV or AIDS - Alcohol and Drug Treatment Centers - Garfield, MN.

For persons with HIV or AIDS who also fight with addiction, their prior chronic medical condition is something that will need to be acknowledged and addressed at the same time they receive rehabilitation for their substance abuse. Keeping this client in recovery is not only crucial for their well-being, but for the good of the public due to the fact they may transmit their disease to others in the case their drug issue continue.

In many cases, individuals who struggle with both HIV/AIDS and addiction at the same time may have let their health decline due to the lack of care most people with addictions give themselves even when they don't have HIV or AIDS. Most stop taking their medication, stop seeking medical care, etc. and therefore need significant medical intervention once they do reach drug or alcohol addiction rehab. Aside from rehab for their addiction, in a facility which provides treatment for individuals with HIV or AIDS, clients will receive a medical exam to see whether they have any other problems associated with their disease. This would include screening for tuberculosis, Hepatitis A, B, and C, diabetes, dental issues, other STDs and mental health disorders.

Addiction rehab for individuals with HIV/AIDS in Garfield would include detoxification treatment which are safely conducted with both the patient and the rehab staff in mind. Through counseling, psychotherapy and holistic services persons with HIV or AIDS become motivated to be healthier, sober, and happier, and attending self-help groups where other people have the same sober goal is encouraged.

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