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  • Drug Overdose Facts
  • Currently in the United States, Methadone-related drug overdoses have seen a 7-fold increase, as doctors have commonly begun to prescribe this potent opioid for the treatment of moderate to severe pain.
  • Individuals who take OxyContin for an extended period of time can develop a tolerance or resistance to the drugs effects.
  • Alcoholism and alcohol dependence are characterized by a strong craving for alcohol, and/or continued use despite harm or personal injury.
  • A recent survey indicates that there are over 2 million current opiate users aged 12 or older, the same as in 2005 but greater than in 2002 when the number was 2.0 million.
  • Overdose deaths can be intentional or unintentional, and they can result from both licit and illicit drug abuse. Drugs commonly implicated in overdose deaths are alcohol, psychoactive medications, analgesics, illicit drugs such as cocaine and heroin, and multiple drugs taken concomitantly.
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Specialized in Alternative Lifestyle

Gays and Lesbians can sometimes have distinctive treatment needs when receiving substance abuse rehabilitation. A specialized curriculum and treatment atmosphere which is conducive to the needs of gays and lesbians is offered at certain drug rehabilitation programs around the country which recognize the unique needs and challenges which gays and lesbians will experience during recovery. Gay and lesbians can achieve full rehabilitation and recovery just like any other individual in treatment, however it can be helpful for gays and lesbians to be in a supportive atmosphere which doesn't judge them or segregate them due to their sexual preference.

Specialized in Alternative Lifestyle category listings in Midkiff, Texas:

  • Veterans Affairs Healthcare System
    Veterans Affairs Healthcare System is a Drug Recovery Program that is located at:

    5001 North Piedras Street
    El Paso, TX. 79930
    915-564-6159

    Treatment Services: Substance Abuse Programs, Outpatient Treatment, Co-Occurring Mental with Substance Abuse Issues, Specialized in Alternative Lifestyle, Seniors/Older Adult Services, Women Only, Men Only, Spanish Services
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