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  • When receiving treatment for HIV, individuals who consume alcohol may have difficulty following the difficult medications regimen in place to treat the disease, all factors which increase the likelihood that an infected person will infect others or will go on to develop AIDS.
  • When consuming equal amounts alcohol, women have higher levels of alcohol in their blood than men, and the immediate effects occur more rapidly and are more prolonged.
  • Possessing LSD is illegal in the United States, and someone caught with the drug can be charged with a felony and up to 6 months in prison.
  • Taken repeatedly or in high doses, Prescription stimulants can cause anxiety, paranoia, dangerously high body temperatures, irregular heartbeat, or seizures.

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Slaterville Springs, New York - Gays and Lesbians

Gays and lesbians who develop problems with drug addiction have the option of attending a drug rehabilitation facility that is specifically designed for gays or lesbians. Deciding to enroll into one of these programs is an excellent first step towards recovery. While in treatment recovering addicts not only address their problems with drugs and/or alcohol but also handle other emotional and personal issues they are having difficulties with. Gays and Lesbians in recovery take a closer look at how their destructive behavior was a result of inner feelings left unresolved. Counseling and/or therapy helps in resolving issues with shame, Isolation, feelings of rejection, discomfort in one's own skin, etc. Once treatment is complete they will be able to feel more secure about who they are and be able to live happily without the desire to use drugs.

  • Alcohol and Drug Council Tompkins Cnty
    7.7 miles from Slaterville Springs, New York
    Alcohol and Drug Council Tompkins Cnty is located at:

    201 East Green Street
    Ithaca, NY. 14850

    If you would like to contact Alcohol and Drug Council Tompkins Cnty, you can reach them at 607-274-6288.

    Alcohol and Drug Council Tompkins Cnty offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Gays And Lesbians, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, Dui/Dwi Offenders, Criminal Justice Clients, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)