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  • When someone stops taking crystal meth they often experience long periods of sleep and increased appetite because most users go on a "run", taking drugs for one or more days in a row and don't sleep or eat.
  • Slang street names for crack cocaine are: Basa, french fries, real tops, base, glo, rock(s), black rock, hard rock, roxanne, CDs, hotcakes, twinkie, candy sugar, jelly beans, yam, electric kool-aid, nuggets
  • Some prescription drug theft from pharmacies as a result of employees stealing these drugs. On one occasion for example, a young female stole more than 49,000 doses of hydrocodone before being caught.
  • There were an over 205,000 drug-related emergency room visits made by people seeking detox or substance abuse treatment services in 2009.

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Gays and Lesbians - Valley Park, MO.

Gays and lesbians who develop problems with drug abuse have the option of attending a drug rehab center that is specially designed for gays or lesbians. Deciding to attend one of these programs is a very good first step towards recovery. While in treatment recovering addicts not only address their problems with drugs and/or alcohol but also handle other emotional and personal problems they are struggling 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 shame, Isolation, feelings of rejection, discomfort in one's own skin, etc. Once treatment is complete they will be able to feel more secure about who they are and be able to live happily without the desire to use drugs.

  • Centerpointe Hospital
    7.6 miles from Valley Park, Missouri
    Centerpointe Hospital is located at:

    5000 Cedar Plaza Parkway
    St. Louis, MO. 63128

    If you would like to contact Centerpointe Hospital, you can reach them at 314-842-4463.

    Centerpointe Hospital offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)