Cape Coral, FL, is a city in Lee County that has been negatively impacted by drug and alcohol abuse, just like other cities in the state and country.
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Cape Coral ranks number 13 in new HIV cases per year.
One of the more serious risks associated with certain types of substance abuse is HIV transmission.1 Sadly, Cape Coral is struggling severely with this issue, as the Cape Coral and Fort Myers area ranks 26th in the nation for cities with the highest number of newly diagnosed HIV-positive people based on population.2 The city is also 13th in the country for new annual cases of HIV.2
HIV is a transmissible virus that destroys the immune system over time, making it difficult for the body to protect itself against illness.3 Unfortunately, many people don’t realize the ways in which drug use can increase their likelihood of getting or passing HIV to another person. These ways can include:1, “Using drugs”
Many of the detrimental consequences of substance abuse can be prevented by seeking drug or alcohol treatment and maintaining sobriety.
In addition to treating addiction, rehab centers near Cape Coral and other facilities across the country often offer HIV/AIDS testing, education, prevention, and a number of other options to help those at risk and those who have already contracted the illness.4 You can find such resources around the country by checking our database today.
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