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  • The rate of drug overdose deaths in the U.S. has increased five-fold since 1990, primarily due to the non-medical use of prescription drugs.
  • LSD research conducted in the 50's and 60's tried to find the potential therapeutic properties of the "psychedelic" LSD experience in relation to being able to help patients that were dying of terminal illnesses to be able to accept death.
  • Mexico supplies most of the heroin found in the western portion of the United States, and Colombia supplies the majority of the heroin east of the Mississippi.
  • Some high school and college students in the U.S. misuse prescription stimulants to improve academic performance, a practice commonly known as academic doping.

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Cheektowaga - Gays and Lesbians

Gays and lesbians who are having problems with drug addiction have the choice of attending a drug treatment program that is specifically intended for them. Choosing to enroll into one of these programs is an excellent first step towards recovery. While in treatment recovering addicts not only deal with their issues with drugs and/or alcohol but also work on other emotional and personal issues they are having difficulties 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 aids 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 more secure about who they are and be able to live happily without the desire to use drugs.

  • Jewish Family Service of Buffalo and
    2.6 miles from Cheektowaga, New York
    Jewish Family Service of Buffalo and is located at:

    70 Barker Street
    Buffalo, NY. 14209

    If you would like to contact Jewish Family Service of Buffalo and, you can reach them at 716-883-1914.

    Jewish Family Service of Buffalo and offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance
  • BryLin Hospital Inc
    2.9 miles from Cheektowaga, New York
    BryLin Hospital Inc is located at:

    1263 Delaware Avenue
    Buffalo, NY. 14209

    If you would like to contact BryLin Hospital Inc, you can reach them at 716-886-8200.

    BryLin Hospital Inc offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)
  • EHS Inc
    2.9 miles from Cheektowaga, New York
    EHS Inc is located at:

    206 South Elmwood
    Buffalo, NY. 14201

    If you would like to contact EHS Inc, you can reach them at 716-847-0315 x3425.

    EHS Inc offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Women, Men, Criminal Justice Clients, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)