Facts
- The market for more diversified marijuana products with varying THC concentrations and even flavors has spurred a whole new type of synthetic marijuana product known as spice.
- If a regular user of Lortab stops taking Lortab, he or she will experience withdrawal symptoms within six to twelve hours but the symptoms are usually not life-threatening.
- When combining Vicodin with other substances such as alcohol, cocaine, amphetamines, methylphenidate, benzodiazapines, barbiturates, and other medications the risk of overdose is much higher.
- What is sold as Ecstasy today is typically a toxic concoction of a variety of substances such as ephedrine which is a stimulant, dextromethorphan which is a cough suppressant, ketamine which is an anesthetic or even caffeine, cocaine and methamphetamine.
Gays and Lesbians - Waverly, IowaGays and lesbians who develop problems with drug addiction have the choice of going to a drug rehabilitation facility that is specifically designed for gays or lesbians. Choosing to attend one of these programs is a very good first step towards recovery. During rehabilitation recovering addicts not only address their problems with drugs and/or alcohol but also work on other emotional and personal issues they are struggling with. Gays and Lesbians in treatment examine how their destructive behavior was a result of inner feelings left unresolved. Counseling and/or therapy helps in resolving issues with shame, Isolation, feelings of rejection, discomfort in one's own skin, 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.