Facts
- The ritual for snorting cocaine is to place a line of the drug about 0.3 cm wide by 2.5 cm long on a smooth surface. The powder is then inhaled quickly into a nostril through a plastic or glass straw or a rolled currency bill; a ritual which usually repeated within a few minutes using the other nostril.
- White is the typical racial profile for a methamphetamine addict; however rates of use of methamphetamine are also extremely high among Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, American Indians and Alaska Natives.
- In order to experience the symptoms of drug withdrawal, the individual must have first developed a physical/psychological dependence to the substance.
- Once Bath Salts have been made illegal in a state, possessing and distributing these products becomes a federal offense.
Gays and Lesbians - Dale, South CarolinaGays and lesbians who are having problems with drug addiction have the option of attending a drug treatment center that is specially designed for them. Making the decision to attend one of these programs is an excellent first step towards recovery. During rehabilitation recovering addicts not only deal with their issues with drugs and/or alcohol but also address other emotional and personal issues 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, feelings of rejection, discomfort in one's own skin, etc. Once rehabilitation is complete they will be able to feel more secure about who they are and know that drugs and alcohol is not the solution.