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  • Withdrawal symptoms associated with methadone can include but are not limited to body aches and muscle cramping, back aches, leg kicking, anxiety, chills, shivering or trembling, abdominal cramping, weakness, increased blood pressure, convulsions, insomnia, diarrhea, running nose, watery eyes, sneezing, sweating, pale and clammy skin, nausea and thoughts of suicide.
  • PCP users may experience sometimes report an "out-of-body" experience where they feel detached from reality, or one's consciousness is disconnected from reality.
  • Studies indicate that there is a higher prevalence of methamphetamine use among gay males than among the general population in the United States.
  • The effects caused by OxyContin when used illicitly make it a suitable substitute for heroin, making its use attractive to the same abuser population.

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Gays and Lesbians - Waycross, GA.

Gays and lesbians who are having problems with drugs and alcohol have the choice of going to a drug treatment center that is specifically intended for them. Making the decision to enroll into one of these programs is a very good first step towards recovery. While in treatment recovering addicts not only address their issues 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 rehabilitation is complete they will be able to feel more secure about who they are and be able to live happily without the desire to use drugs.

  • Unison Behavioral Health Services
    Unison Behavioral Health Services is located at:

    1007 Mary Street
    Waycross, GA. 31503

    If you would like to contact Unison Behavioral Health Services, you can reach them at 912-449-7100.

    Unison Behavioral Health Services offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Criminal Justice Clients, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)
  • Gateway Behavioral Health Services
    51.8 miles from Waycross, Georgia
    Gateway Behavioral Health Services is located at:

    701A Charles Gilman Jr Avenue
    Kingsland, GA. 31548

    If you would like to contact Gateway Behavioral Health Services, you can reach them at 912-576-4357.

    Gateway Behavioral Health Services offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)