Facts
- In a recent study, the percentage of persons with inhalant dependence reporting clinically significant inhalant withdrawal symptoms was almost equal to the percentage of persons with cocaine dependence reporting clinically significant cocaine withdrawal symptoms.
- Users of Ecstasy will typically feel the effects of the drug in 30-60 minutes after consumption, hitting a peak at approximately 1-1.5 hours, reaching a plateau that lasts about 2-3 hours, followed by a comedown of a few hours, which may be accompanied by fatigue and minor effects.
- There are some instances of individuals high have been high on LSD who attempt to walk through traffic while hallucinating; these incidents have resulted in numerous accidental injuries and cases of death.
- Psychotic symptoms that are consistent with methamphetamine may linger for months or years after someone who has been addicted to the drug stops using it.
Casco - Gays and LesbiansGays and lesbians who are having problems with drug abuse have the option of attending a drug rehabilitation center that is specially intended for gays or lesbians. Making the decision to go to one of these programs is a great first step towards recovery. While in treatment 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 aids in resolving issues with isolation, shame, feelings of rejection, discomfort in one's own skin, etc. Once rehabilitation is complete they will be able to feel stronger about who they are and know that drugs and alcohol is not the solution.