Facts
- Research has proven that long-term drug use results in changes in the brain that can affect the person long after they have stopped using drugs.
- Opiates can be ingested orally, smoked, or snorted, although many opiate users intravenous inject these types of drugs which will give the strongest, quickest pleasure.
- The most common side effects individuals will experience will on GHB are nausea and vomiting, delusions, depression, hallucinations, seizures, difficulty breathing, slowed heart rate, low blood pressure, amnesia, and even coma.
- Studies of gay male methamphetamine users who are also HIV-positive indicate that 90% reported that their motivation for use was to enhance sexual pleasure.
Gays and Lesbians - Glen Oaks, NY.Gays and lesbians who are having problems with drugs and alcohol have the choice of attending a drug rehab facility that is specially designed 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 address other emotional and personal problems they are struggling 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 aids 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 stronger about who they are and know that drugs and alcohol is not the solution.
- LI Jewish Medical Center
LI Jewish Medical Center is located at:
75-59 263rd Street
Glen Oaks, NY. 11004
If you would like to contact LI Jewish Medical Center, you can reach them at 718-470-8101.
LI Jewish Medical Center offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)
- Zucker Hillside Hospital
0.5 miles from Glen Oaks, New York
Zucker Hillside Hospital is located at:
270-05 76th Avenue
New Hyde Park, NY. 11040
If you would like to contact Zucker Hillside Hospital, you can reach them at 718-470-7000.
Zucker Hillside Hospital offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, 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)
- Samuel Field YM and YWHA
1.1 miles from Glen Oaks, New York
Samuel Field YM and YWHA is located at:
59-28 Little Neck Parkway
Little Neck, NY. 11362
If you would like to contact Samuel Field YM and YWHA, you can reach them at 718-224-0566.
Samuel Field YM and YWHA offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Spanish, Other Languages
Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)
- Northwell Health
3.7 miles from Glen Oaks, New York
Northwell Health is located at:
600 Hempstead Turnpike
West Hempstead, NY. 11552
If you would like to contact Northwell Health, you can reach them at 516-481-2890.
Northwell Health offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Gays And Lesbians, Women, Men, Dui/Dwi Offenders, Criminal Justice Clients
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)