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  • Sudden cessation of use of prescription opiates drugs such as morphine, hydromorphone, or oxycodone results in withdrawal symptoms within six to 12 hours of the last dose.
  • It is not uncommon for cocaine addicted professionals, such as lawyers, physicians, bankers, and athletes, to have daily cocaine habits costing hundreds to thousands of dollars, with binges in the $20,000-$50,000 range.
  • The fear of infection by sharing needles has made snorting and smoking heroin a common form of administration
  • When consuming equal amounts alcohol, women have higher levels of alcohol in their blood than men, and the immediate effects occur more rapidly and are more prolonged.

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Mertens - Gays and Lesbians

Gays and lesbians who are having problems with drug abuse have the option of attending a drug treatment center that is specifically intended for gays or lesbians. Deciding to go to one of these programs is an excellent first step towards recovery. While in treatment recovering addicts not only deal with their issues with drugs and/or alcohol but also address other emotional and personal problems 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 helps in resolving issues with isolation, shame, feelings of rejection, discomfort in one's own skin, 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.

  • Department of Veteran Affairs Hospital
    45.5 miles from Mertens, Texas
    Department of Veteran Affairs Hospital is located at:

    4500 South Lancaster Road
    Dallas, TX. 75216

    If you would like to contact Department of Veteran Affairs Hospital, you can reach them at 214-857-0835.

    Department of Veteran Affairs Hospital offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Methadone Detoxification, Halfway House, Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Residential Short-Term Treatment (30 Days Or Less), Residential Long-Term Treatment (More Than 30 Days), Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Gays And Lesbians, Women, Men, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)