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- The close dose amount between therapeutic and overdose amount of barbiturates is why this prescription medication is not often prescribed today.
- While the U.S. government is helping to combat the present prescription drug abuse problem regarding the "big picture" their efforts fall short for those who have already developed problems with prescription drug addiction. It is up to the addict or those who care for them to get the help the addicted person needs to recover.
- In 2007, Purdue Pharma pleaded guilty in a Virginia federal court to charges that they misrepresented OxyContin. They had stated that the drug did not create euphoria, and that people taking the drug at low doses could stop taking it suddenly, without symptoms of withdrawal.
- From 2004-2008 the estimated number of emergency department visits involving narcotic pain relievers rose from 144,644 in 2004 to 305,885 in 2008, a 200% increase in just four years.
It is understandably common for persons with HIV/AIDS in Wellsboro to end up at a drug treatment facility. Men and women who use drugs typically find themselves in circumstances which predispose them to such illnesses, either by being involved in risky sexual behavior or through the use of shared injection equipment which is used to intravenously inject their drug of choice. Like any other treatment client, those in Wellsboro with HIV/Aids deserve the highest level and quality of care while in drug treatment. It is important that individuals with HIV/Aids have the best medical support at their disposal while detoxing and during the length of their drug rehabilitation experience. Treatment professionals also understand that there can be quite a few emotional and psychological challenges during drug rehabilitation which are distinctive to individuals with HIV/Aids, and there are several drug treatment facilities available in Wellsboro which have the ability to cater to the particular needs of these clients.
Genesis House Inc is located at:
800 West 4th Street
Williamsport, PA. 17701
If you would like to contact Genesis House Inc, you can reach them at 570-322-0520.
Genesis House Inc offers the following treatment services: Drug and Alcohol Abuse Programs, Outpatient Rehab Services, Dual Diagnosis Clients with Mental and Substance Abuse Problems, Drug Treatment for Individuals with Hiv/Aids, Drug Rehabilitation for Gay and Lesbian Individuals, Drug Addiction Treatment for Women, Drug and Alcohol Rehab for Men, Rehab for Court Appointed Clients
Payment forms accepted: Self Pay Drug and Alcohol Rehab, Personal Health Coverage
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