Facts
- The rate of current nonmedical use of prescription drugs among young adults aged 18 to 25 has remained steady for over the past decade and was at 5.9% in 2010.
- 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.
- One recent study of heterosexual men found that recent methamphetamine use is associated with high-risk sexual behaviors, including anal intercourse, sex with an injection drug user, and casual sex with an anonymous female partner.
- The brains of Ecstasy users who experience serotonin depletion because of their Ecstasy will take a significant amount of time to restore the level of serotonin needed to perform important physiological and psychological functions.
Overpeck, Ohio - Gays and LesbiansGays and lesbians who develop problems with drug abuse have the choice of going to a drug rehabilitation facility that is specifically designed for gays or lesbians. Deciding to enroll into 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 work on other emotional and personal problems they are having difficulties with. Gays and Lesbians in recovery examine 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 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.