Facts
- The high caused by inhalants is achieved due to the lack of oxygen that reaches the brain when an individual inhales fumes or propellants to get high; this term is also referred to as "huffing".
- The term "flipping" is used among Ecstasy users who mix the drug with other drugs, primarily because individuals who combine these types of drugs with Ecstasy will usually flip between a psychedelic state and a more lucid state several times during the course of their high.
- The sleeping drug triazolam sometimes causes individuals to develop panic attacks. After withdrawing from this sleeping pill, the panic attacks typically disappear.
- Over 6% of employees who hold full time jobs report that they are involved in alcohol abuse, drinking five or more drinks per event or on five or more days in the previous 30 days.
Gays and Lesbians - Long Pine, NE.Gays and lesbians who are having problems with drugs and alcohol have the choice of going to a drug rehabilitation center that is specifically designed for gays or lesbians. Choosing to go to one of these programs is a great first step towards recovery. While in treatment recovering addicts not only deal with their problems 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 helps in resolving issues with shame, Isolation, discomfort in one's own skin, feelings of rejection, etc. Once treatment 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.