Facts
- Use of amphetamines can cause an individual to become psychologically dependent on to them so that they are so central to a person's thoughts, emotions, and activities that the need to continue their use becomes a craving or compulsion.
- Typical street names for OxyContin are OCs, ox, and oxy, 40 (a 40-milligram tablet), 80 (an 80-milligram tablet), Blue, Hillbilly heroin and Kicker.
- Things which may influence the severity of Valium withdrawal include dosage , length of time the individuals has used the drug, frequency of dosing, previous use of cross-dependent/cross-tolerant drugs, current use of cross-dependent/-tolerant drugs, and method of discontinuation.
- Non-Hispanic whites who are admitted to drug rehab are 15% more likely to complete treatment or be transferred to other drug rehab programs than individuals who were of another race or ethnicity.
Elliston, Virginia - Gays and LesbiansGays and lesbians who are having problems with drug abuse have the option of attending a drug rehabilitation program that is specially designed for them. Deciding to enroll into one of these programs is a very good first step towards recovery. While in treatment recovering addicts not only address their problems with drugs and/or alcohol but also address other emotional and personal issues they are having difficulties with. Gays and Lesbians in recovery take a closer look at 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.