Facts
- Severe side effects associated with use of Opana may include slow heartbeat, shallow breathing, cold and clammy skin, confusion, uncoordinated muscle movements, light-headedness, abnormal thinking, inability to urinate, memory loss, insomnia, severe weakness, fainting, convulsions, seizures and death.
- What a person expects from alcohol consumption often predicts if and when he or she will begin drinking as well as how much he or she will drink throughout young adulthood.
- Undesirable psychological effects caused by Ecstasy use occur in up to 60% of people who use Ecstasy, and can be defined as side effects of the drug.
- Risks associated with Ativan withdrawal including grand mal seizures and death show that use of the drug should be discontinued very slowly with medical supervision and over a prolonged period of time.
Kansas, AL. - Gays and LesbiansGays and lesbians who develop problems with drug addiction have the choice of going to a drug rehab facility that is specially designed for gays or lesbians. Deciding to attend 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 address other emotional and personal problems they are struggling 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 know that drugs and alcohol is not the solution.