Facts
- Most inhalants are located in the utility cabinets of any residence or business.
- 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.
- Inhaling methylene chloride to get high, a chemical commonly found in degreasers, can cause a reduction of oxygen and changes to the heart muscle and irregular heartbeat.
- Some of the health consequences in teens associated with anabolic steroid abuse include: musculoskeletal system effects, permanent termination of growth in teens, infections from injection sites, and potentially fatal inflammation of the inner lining of the heart.
Gays and Lesbians - Arco, MinnesotaGays and lesbians who develop problems with drugs and alcohol have the option of attending a drug rehab program that is specifically intended for gays or lesbians. Choosing to enroll into one of these programs is a great first step towards recovery. During rehabilitation recovering addicts not only deal with their issues with drugs and/or alcohol but also handle other emotional and personal issues they are struggling with. Gays and Lesbians in treatment 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 stronger about who they are and be able to live happily without the desire to use drugs.