Facts
- In order to experience the symptoms of drug withdrawal, the individual must have first developed a physical/psychological dependence to the substance.
- Surveys indicate that 300,000 of today's college students will eventually die of alcohol-related causes such as drunk-driving accidents, cirrhosis of the liver, various cancers and heart disease.
- There are some instances of individuals high have been high on LSD who attempt to walk through traffic while hallucinating; these incidents have resulted in numerous accidental injuries and cases of death.
- When receiving treatment for HIV, individuals who consume alcohol may have difficulty following the difficult medications regimen in place to treat the disease, all factors which increase the likelihood that an infected person will infect others or will go on to develop AIDS.
Gays and Lesbians - Vanceboro, MaineGays and lesbians who are having problems with drug addiction have the choice of attending a drug rehab facility that is specially intended for them. Choosing to attend one of these programs is a great first step towards recovery. During rehabilitation recovering addicts not only address their issues with drugs and/or alcohol but also handle other emotional and personal problems they are having difficulties 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 know that drugs and alcohol is not the solution.