Facts
- Some Ambien which has been purchased on the Internet has been found to contain haloperidol (Haldol), which is a potent antipsychotic drug which has many dangerous side effects.
- While overall drug use in the U.S. dropped sharply through the Eighties, heroin use has remained relatively stable.
- When methadone is used to help an individual avoid opiate withdrawal symptoms, doses of methadone are administered every four to six hours and are slowly decreased until withdrawal symptoms have disappeared, then dosages are discontinued. It is likely that the individual will become dependent to Methadone however and the individual should research all options before choosing this one.
- Out of the estimated 205,400 drug-related emergency room visits made by people seeking detox or substance abuse treatment services in 2009 34.8 percent involved alcohol.
Pacific, Missouri - Gays and LesbiansGays and lesbians who develop problems with drug addiction have the choice of attending a drug treatment facility that is specifically intended for them. Deciding to enroll into one of these programs is a great first step towards recovery. During rehabilitation recovering addicts not only deal with their issues with drugs and/or alcohol but also work on other emotional and personal problems they are struggling with. Gays and Lesbians in recovery take a closer look at how their destructive behavior was a result of inner feelings left unresolved. Counseling and/or therapy aids 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 more secure about who they are and know that drugs and alcohol is not the solution.