Drug Addiction Treatment Blog

A Gay Drug Rehab: Is It Too Much Too Ask

Is a gay drug rehab really the most effective type of drug rehab for the GLBT population. While a completely gay drug rehab can be beneficial for some, it is my belief that the majority of gay/lesbian addicts or alcoholics would derive greater benefit from a drug rehab with a gay component operating within. The reason for this is that it resembles the real world and will allow the gay patient to come face to face with issues they might not face in an all gay drug rehab……….THese issues may be: homophobia, prejudice, discrimination…….WHile none of these are pleasant to deal with, it is better they are dealt with prior to discharge. The gay drug rehab component will allow the pgay patient to deal with these issues in a safe environment and then practice putting wehat hey have learned to good use.

If you are looking for a quality gay drug rehab you might want to call recovery Connection for referral 800-511-9225

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Gay Drug Rehab

Research & our experience in treating the GLBT population, have shown us the impact heterosexism, homophobia, prejudice and discrimination has had on them. Shame has been identified as a major component in the progression of the disease of addiction and alcoholism. Shame seems to be especially dominant in this population as many are born into heterosexual families, with the expectation they grow up to be heterosexual. Feelings of “not fitting in” or being blamed for something over which they have no control are all gateways for increased shame.

Specialized Gay Addiction Treatment Program Benefits:
Comprehensive assessments by clinicians sensitive to the impact of heterosexism and homophobia.
Medical detox, rehab, residential, partial hospital and intensive outpatient services are all available.
Effective therapies and psychoeducation in an affirming, safe environment.
Expressive therapy, art therapy, recreational therapy.
Treatment focus on acceptance, integration, risk taking behaviors and coming out.
4 day family recovery program to promote healing within the family system.
Assistance in establishing new social and emotional networks capable of supporting your recovery.
Aftercare planning and referral to licensed therapist’s with expertise in treating the GLBTQ population.
Recovery and Integration in a Safe Environment

Please keep in mind, that while there are a variety of clinical services focused on specific issues that directly affect the GLBTQ community, everyone will be expected to participate in the remainder of the program, which may include all patients at Lakeview. We believe that while it is necessary to provide you with a “safe space” to do specific personal work, you will be entering the “real world” again. We would rather you encounter those challenges while in treatment, where we can assist and support you in the decision making process as to how to effectively deal with the feelings associated with those challenges. Whether it be a desire to act out in a self destructive manner, drink or drug, let it happen where help is just a step away

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Oxycodone is an narcotic analgesic used to control pain and an anti-cough medication. A common brand name is Oxycontin. Oxycodone addiction and use has been increasingly dramatically in the past ten years. In fact, the average use of oxycodone in the United States has increased by 300% of the past decade. Likewise, the number of emergency room visits related to oxycodone addiction and use has increased by 500%.

Since oxycodone is meant to be taken orally, it has become an attractive drug of choice for people suffering from addiction to opiates that normally are taken via needle. The saftey factor of the fact that it is a timed release drug, is gotten around by crushing it up and snorting it or disoloving it and shooting it up.To satisfy their need for oxycodone, people suffering from oxycodone addiction call in phony prescriptions and steal hydrocodone from pharmacies.

Oxycodone addiction affects people of all ages. Pill addiction is often looked at as a white collar problem that is used only by professionals. In reality, oxyocodone addiction is steadily increasing among all groups of people. Yet, the most likely group of people to suffer from oxyocodone addiction is 10-40 year old white women.

Recovering from hydrocodone addiction can be difficult because hydrocodone creates both a mental and a physical addiction. In the person suffering from hydrocodone addiction, the hydrocodone stimulates opiate receptors in the brain. For the person with a hydrocodone addiction, this results in feeling extreme pleasure.

A feeling of relaxation and satisfaction that can last for many hours then follows the initial high created by oxyocodone in the person with a oxyocodone addiction. Along with the feeling of relaxation, the respiratory system is affected causing a decrease in the rate of breathing. This slow down in the person with the addiction can be fatal.

Traditionally, oxyocodone addiction treatment dealt with both the psychological side of addiction and the symptoms of hydrocodone addiction withdrawal. This method, however, has not proven to be a highly effective method for treating this addiction.

A newer method for dealing with oxyocodone addiction withdrawal is called Accelerated Neuro-Regulation (ANR). ANR looks at hydrocodone addiction as disease that needs to be treated with medical techniques. This method has shown a greater effectiveness in the treatment of oxyocodone addiction.

No matter the method used to treat oxy addiction, it is imperative for the person suffering from hydrocodone addiction to get help with his problem it can be a matter of life or death.

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Alcohol Detox Symptoms
ALCOHOL DETOX, DRUG DETOX, ALCOHOL REHAB, DRUG REHAB

Alcohol detox or withdrawal refers to a group of symptoms that may occur from suddenly stopping the use of alcohol after chronic or prolonged use. Not everyone who stops drinking experiences alcohol detoxification or withdrawal symptoms, but most people who have been drinking alcohol for a long period of time, drink alcohol frequently or drink alcohol heavily when they do drink, will experience some form of alcohol detox or withdrawal symptoms when they stop drinking alcohol suddenly. These alcohol detox symptoms can range from mild to moderate and sometimes can even be quite severe. There is no way of predicting the severity of one’s alcohol withdrawal symptoms, therefore when a person is planning to stop after drinking alcohol frequently, heavily or prolonged, they should consult professionals before going “cold turkey”.

For additional information please feel free to contact recovery connection for referral to a quality detox program

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