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  • The active ingredient in drinking alcohol is ethanol or ethyl alcohol, which is considered to be a sedative and affects the brain the same way as other sedative-hypnotic drugs, like Valium and barbiturates.
  • Research indicates that past year rates of LSD use are much higher among twelfth graders and first year college students than any other age group.
  • Withdrawal from benzodiazepines or alcohol can result in seizures and worse if not handled in an in-patient setting.
  • Marijuana withdrawal symptoms can include but are not limited to a loss of appetite, an inability to sleep, depression, headache, excessive sweating, loose stools, nausea, anxiety, paranoia and irritability or aggression.

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Wetumpka, Alabama - Gays and Lesbians

Gays and lesbians who develop problems with drug addiction have the option of attending a drug treatment center that is specially 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 address 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 be able to live happily without the desire to use drugs.

  • A Nu Direction
    A Nu Direction is located at:

    500 Hospital Drive
    Wetumpka, AL. 36092

    If you would like to contact A Nu Direction, you can reach them at 877-647-7552.

    A Nu Direction offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Women, Men, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • East Alabama Medical Center
    44.4 miles from Wetumpka, Alabama
    East Alabama Medical Center is located at:

    2000 Pepperell Parkway
    Opelika, AL. 36801

    If you would like to contact East Alabama Medical Center, you can reach them at 334-749-3411.

    East Alabama Medical Center offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)