Facts
- State and local seizures of oxycodone products, including OxyContin increased 124% from 14,990 items/exhibits in 2004 to 33,612 items/exhibits in 2008.
- Substance abuse treatment for marijuana addiction was a factor in 17.0 percent of the 1.8 million drug rehab treatment admissions reported to State administrative data systems in 2008.
- Opiate addicted individuals commonly experience an increase in body temperature, a rush of euphoria, a heavy feeling in the limbs and dry mouth.
- Rapid opiate detoxification to treat opiate withdrawal can be performed in a hospital or private clinic setting using a drug such as Naltrexone, an opiate antagonist that blocks opiate receptors and reverses the effects of opiates. Clonidine is administered at the same time to ease the symptoms of withdrawal.
Gays and Lesbians - Cedar Mills, MinnesotaGays and lesbians who are having problems with drug addiction have the choice of going to a drug treatment program that is specifically intended for them. Making the decision to go to one of these programs is an excellent first step towards recovery. During rehabilitation recovering addicts not only address their issues with drugs and/or alcohol but also handle other emotional and personal problems they are struggling 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 isolation, shame, discomfort in one's own skin, feelings of rejection, etc. Once rehabilitation is complete they will be able to feel stronger about who they are and know that drugs and alcohol is not the solution.