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  • With aging, the amount of water in the body is at lower levels and alcohol therefore becomes more concentrated.
  • Marijuana withdrawal symptoms typically include a loss of appetite, an inability to sleep, depression, headache, excessive sweating, loose stools, nausea, anxiety, paranoia and irritability or aggression.
  • People who use marijuana recreationally, mostly on weekends for example, are likely to have used or are currently using other drugs.
  • Long term and excessive alcohol consumption causes liver cirrhosis (damage to liver cells); pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas); various cancers, including liver, mouth, throat, larynx (the voice box), and esophagus; high blood pressure; and psychological disorders.

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Gays and Lesbians - Forest Park, IL.

Gays and lesbians who are having problems with drug addiction have the option of going to a drug rehab facility that is specifically designed for gays or lesbians. Choosing to enroll into one of these programs is a very good first step towards recovery. While in treatment recovering addicts not only deal with their problems with drugs and/or alcohol but also address 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 helps 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 more secure about who they are and be able to live happily without the desire to use drugs.

  • Encounter Medical Group
    1.1 miles from Forest Park, Illinois
    Encounter Medical Group is located at:

    610 South Maple Avenue
    Oak Park, IL. 60304

    If you would like to contact Encounter Medical Group, you can reach them at 708-613-4570.

    Encounter Medical Group offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Gays And Lesbians, Women, Men
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)
  • Veterans Affairs Hines Hospital
    1.2 miles from Forest Park, Illinois
    Veterans Affairs Hines Hospital is located at:

    5000 South Fifth Avenue
    Hines, IL. 60141

    If you would like to contact Veterans Affairs Hines Hospital, you can reach them at 708-202-8387.

    Veterans Affairs Hines Hospital offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians
    Payment forms accepted: