Facts
- The individual who has become physically as well as psychologically dependent on heroin will experience heroin addiction withdrawal with an abrupt discontinuation of use or even a decrease in their daily amount of heroin taken.
- Older adults who began consuming alcohol earlier in life tend to have worse treatment outcomes than those who began drinking later in life.
- Juvenile justice systems report that nearly 56 percent of the boys and 40 percent of the girls test positive for drug use at the time of their arrest.
- Some drug rehabs provide targeted risk-reduction counseling for those who are at risk of contracting infectious diseases due to their drug use, which can help individuals modify or change behaviors that place them at risk of contracting or spreading these infectious diseases.
Ashland - Gays and LesbiansGays and lesbians who develop problems with drug abuse have the option of going to a drug rehab facility that is specially intended for them. Deciding to attend one of these programs is a very good first step towards recovery. While in treatment recovering addicts not only address their issues with drugs and/or alcohol but also address other emotional and personal issues they are having difficulties with. Gays and Lesbians in recovery examine how their destructive behavior was a result of inner feelings left unresolved. Counseling and/or therapy helps in resolving issues with shame, Isolation, discomfort in one's own skin, feelings of rejection, etc. Once treatment is complete they will be able to feel stronger about who they are and know that drugs and alcohol is not the solution.