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  • Withdrawal symptoms from hypnotic drugs such as barbiturates and benzodiazepines include shakiness and tremor, nervousness and anxiety, panic, hyperactivity and increased reflexes, rapid heart rate, and epileptic seizures and death in the most severe cases.
  • When a LSD user experiences a "flashback", visual or emotional experiences that were originally experienced while high on LSD are re-experienced.
  • Rates of Opana abuse and addiction are among the highest involving prescription opiates, and drug overdose rates that have been linked directly to Opana have increased dramatically over the past three years.
  • The length of cocaine withdrawal varies from person to person and on the amount and frequency of use.

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Homestead, Pennsylvania - Gays and Lesbians

Gays and lesbians who are having problems with drug abuse have the choice of going to a drug rehab center that is specifically intended for them. Deciding to enroll into one of these programs is a great first step towards recovery. While in treatment recovering addicts not only address their issues with drugs and/or alcohol but also address other emotional and personal issues they are having difficulties with. Gays and Lesbians in treatment examine how their destructive behavior was a result of inner feelings left unresolved. Counseling and/or therapy aids in resolving issues with isolation, shame, 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.

  • Wesley Spectrum Services
    3.5 miles from Homestead, Pennsylvania
    Wesley Spectrum Services is located at:

    221 Penn Avenue
    Pittsburgh, PA. 15221

    If you would like to contact Wesley Spectrum Services, you can reach them at 412-342-2300.

    Wesley Spectrum Services offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Gays And Lesbians, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance
  • Alpha House Inc
    4.1 miles from Homestead, Pennsylvania
    Alpha House Inc is located at:

    435 Shady Avenue
    Pittsburgh, PA. 15206

    If you would like to contact Alpha House Inc, you can reach them at 412-363-4220.

    Alpha House Inc offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Residential Long-Term Treatment (More Than 30 Days), Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Women, Men, Criminal Justice Clients, Other Languages
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)