Facts
- The number of Americans receiving specialty treatment for a problem with nonmedical pain reliever use more than doubled between 2002 and 2010, from 199,000 to over 400,000.
- 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.
- When Percocet users overdose, they will typically feel restless and nauseous and then progress into loss of consciousness and abnormal breathing which may result in death.
- Nonstudent, nonmilitary personnel are inclined to continue their alcohol abuse into adulthood, as these individuals do not have access to institutionally based programs that typically serve college students and military personnel.
Gays and Lesbians - Cloverdale, VA.Gays and lesbians who develop problems with drug addiction have the choice of attending a drug rehab facility that is specifically designed for gays or lesbians. Making the decision to attend one of these programs is a very good 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 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 rehabilitation is complete they will be able to feel stronger about who they are and know that drugs and alcohol is not the solution.