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  • During 2004, an estimated 1.6 Americans reported non-medical use of prescription tranquilizers in the past month.
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Specialized in Alternative Lifestyle

Gays and Lesbians can sometimes have unique treatment needs when receiving substance abuse treatment. A specialized curriculum and treatment setting which is conducive to the needs of gays and lesbians is obtainable at certain drug and alcohol rehab facilities across the nation which understand 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 person in treatment, although it can be helpful for gays and lesbians to be in a supportive atmosphere which doesn't judge them or alienate them because of their sexual preference.

Specialized in Alternative Lifestyle category listings in Brooklyn, Mississippi:

  • Gulf Coast VAMC
    45.3 miles from Brooklyn, Mississippi
    Gulf Coast VAMC is a Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program that is located at:

    400 Veterans Avenue
    Biloxi, MS. 39531
    228-523-5000 x5263

    Treatment Services: Hospital Inpatient Programs, Outpatient Treatment, Co-Occurring Mental with Substance Abuse Issues, Specialized in Alternative Lifestyle, Seniors/Older Adult Services, Specialized in Hearing Impaired Clients, Spanish Services
    Payment Options: Medicare Coverage, Private or Personal Health Insurance, Accepts Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • Merit Health Biloxi
    47.2 miles from Brooklyn, Mississippi
    Merit Health Biloxi is a Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center that is located at:

    150 Reynoir Street
    Biloxi, MS. 39530
    228-436-1477

    Treatment Services: Hospital Inpatient Programs, Outpatient Treatment, Co-Occurring Mental with Substance Abuse Issues, Specialized in Alternative Lifestyle, Seniors/Older Adult Services, Specialized in Hearing Impaired Clients
    Payment Options: Medicaid Coverage, Medicare Coverage, Private or Personal Health Insurance