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  • Students, in both high school and college, commonly abuse stimulant drugs such as Adderall and Ritalin to become more attentive and proficient in their studies.
  • The number of lifetime non-medical users of the prescription pain reliever OxyContin increased significantly from an estimated 1.9 million in 2002 to 3.1 million in 2004.
  • Use of methamphetamine often results in mental confusion which can impair one's ability to take medications that have been prescribed for HIV infection or other conditions, worsening the illness and outcome of the illness.
  • 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.

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Gays and Lesbians - Sheridan, NY.

Gays and lesbians who develop problems with drug addiction have the option of attending a drug rehabilitation facility that is specifically designed for gays or lesbians. Choosing to go to one of these programs is a very good 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 issues they are struggling 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, 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 be able to live happily without the desire to use drugs.

  • Chautauqua County Department of MH
    27.1 miles from Sheridan, New York
    Chautauqua County Department of MH is located at:

    200 East 3rd Street
    Jamestown, NY. 14701

    If you would like to contact Chautauqua County Department of MH, you can reach them at 716-661-8330.

    Chautauqua County Department of MH offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Criminal Justice Clients, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)
  • EHS Inc
    33.2 miles from Sheridan, New York
    EHS Inc is located at:

    206 South Elmwood
    Buffalo, NY. 14201

    If you would like to contact EHS Inc, you can reach them at 716-847-0315 x3425.

    EHS Inc offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Women, Men, Criminal Justice Clients, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)