Facts
- The criminal justice system refers drug offenders into drug treatment in a variety of ways, including diverting nonviolent offenders to treatment; stipulating treatment as a condition of incarceration, probation, or pretrial release; and holding specialized courts, or drug courts that handle drug offenders.
- There have been many instances of Xanax being used as a "date rape drug", due to the sudden onset of the medication and the side effect of memory loss.
- Street dealers often promote methadone as a heroin alternative, which has caused sales of methadone on the street to escalate significantly.
- Individuals who take anticonvulsants to manage and prevent seizures can develop dependence to these drugs and may experience withdrawal syndrome if they suddenly stop taking them.
Gays and Lesbians - MerigoldGays and lesbians who develop problems with drug addiction have the option of attending a drug rehab center that is specially designed for gays or lesbians. Deciding to enroll into one of these programs is an excellent 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, feelings of rejection, discomfort in one's own skin, etc. Once treatment is complete they will be able to feel stronger about who they are and know that drugs and alcohol is not the solution.