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  • Doctors argue whether the withdrawal syndrome leaves individuals who take sleeping medication worse than they would be without the drug, but evidence suggests that it often does.
  • Most inhalants produce a rapid high feels like alcohol intoxication.
  • Some online pharmacies dispense prescription drugs without a prescription and without appropriate identity verification, allowing minors to order these drugs easily over the Internet for abuse.
  • There are different stages of drug and alcohol withdrawal. The individual person will start to feel worse and worse, hit a plateau, and then withdrawal symptoms begin to dissipate.

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Gays and Lesbians - Westbury, NY.

Gays and lesbians who are having problems with drug abuse have the option of attending a drug rehab center that is specially intended for gays or lesbians. Making the decision to enroll into one of these programs is a great first step towards recovery. During rehabilitation recovering addicts not only address their problems with drugs and/or alcohol but also handle 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, 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.

  • EPIC Long Island Inc
    2.3 miles from Westbury, New York
    EPIC Long Island Inc is located at:

    1500 Hempstead Turnpike
    East Meadow, NY. 11554

    If you would like to contact EPIC Long Island Inc, you can reach them at 516-739-7733 x1400.

    EPIC Long Island Inc offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Gays And Lesbians, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)
  • Hispanic Counseling Center Inc OP
    4.2 miles from Westbury, New York
    Hispanic Counseling Center Inc OP is located at:

    344 Fulton Avenue
    Hempstead, NY. 11550

    If you would like to contact Hispanic Counseling Center Inc OP, you can reach them at 516-538-2613.

    Hispanic Counseling Center Inc OP offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, Dui/Dwi Offenders, Criminal Justice Clients, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)