Facts
- Many residential inpatient drug rehab programs have been specifically designed for methadone addicted individuals, providing them with a much greater chance at being successful in treatment.
- The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration reports that around 5 million Americans are currently taking Xanax or a similar type of benzodiazepine.
- Persons with HIV who consume alcohol and fail to take their medications or do not take them correctly, it increases the likelihood that the virus will become resistant to any form of therapy.
- Stress from problems at work, with family, pain associated as a result of medical problems, individuals from one's drug-using past, and environmental triggers can all create intense drug cravings for addicted individuals without the individual even being aware of it.
Gays and Lesbians - Elkins, West VirginiaGays and lesbians who are having problems with drug abuse have the option of going to a drug rehabilitation program that is specially designed for gays or lesbians. Deciding to enroll into one of these programs is a great 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 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 shame, Isolation, feelings of rejection, discomfort in one's own skin, etc. Once rehabilitation is complete they will be able to feel stronger about who they are and be able to live happily without the desire to use drugs.