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  • In the 1970s amphetamines became a schedule II drug under the Controlled Substances Act.
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  • A study of gay men in the San Francisco Bay Area concluded that gay males who participated in circuit party weekends and also used methamphetamine were more than twice as likely to have unprotected anal sex during the same time period with a partner whose HIV status was unknown or different from theirs.
  • When an individual is experiencing a drug overdose, observers should stay with the individual and help them to remain calm; is the person that is experiencing a drug overdose is unconscious; they should be placed in a recovery position.
  • Ecstasy is in a class of drugs known as club drugs, and continues to be used by millions of Americans across the country, despite evidence of its potential harmful effects.
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Specialized in Alternative Lifestyle

Gays and Lesbians can sometimes have unique treatment needs when receiving substance abuse rehabilitation. A specialized curriculum and treatment environment which is conducive to the needs of gays and lesbians is obtainable at certain drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities around the country which recognize the unique needs and challenges which gays and lesbians will encounter during treatment. Gay and lesbians can achieve full rehabilitation and recovery just like any other person in treatment, however it can be helpful for gays and lesbians to be in a supportive setting which doesn't judge them or alienate them because of their sexual preference.

Specialized in Alternative Lifestyle category listings in Loma Linda, California:

  • VA Loma Linda Healthcare System
    VA Loma Linda Healthcare System is a Substance Abuse Program that is located at:

    11201 Benton Street
    Loma Linda, CA. 92357
    909-825-7084

    Treatment Services: Hospital Inpatient Programs, Outpatient Treatment, Co-Occurring Mental with Substance Abuse Issues, Specialized in Alternative Lifestyle, Seniors/Older Adult Services, Criminal Justice Client Programs, Specialized in Hearing Impaired Clients, Spanish Services
    Payment Options: Accepts Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • Manor Center Point
    Manor Center Point is a Drug Addiction Treatment Center that is located at:

    603 D Street
    San Rafael, CA. 94901
    415-454-9444

    Treatment Services: Substance Abuse Programs, Residential Short-Term Treatment that is 30 days or less, Residential Long-Term Treatment that is 30 days or longer, Co-Occurring Mental with Substance Abuse Issues, Specialized in Alternative Lifestyle, Seniors/Older Adult Services, Men Only, Criminal Justice Client Programs
    Payment Options: Self Pay (Out of Pocket), Medicaid Coverage, Medicare Coverage, State Financed Insurance besides Medicaid, Private or Personal Health Insurance, Accepts Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Income Based Payment (Sliding Scale), Payment Assistance (based on Facility)
  • Volunteers of America
    Volunteers of America is a Drug Treatment Service that is located at:

    1001 Grand Avenue
    Sacramento, CA. 95838
    916-929-1951

    Treatment Services: Substance Abuse Programs, Detoxification, Residential Long-Term Treatment that is 30 days or longer, Co-Occurring Mental with Substance Abuse Issues, Specialized in Hiv/Aids Patients, Specialized in Alternative Lifestyle, Caters to Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women Only, Residential Beds For Clients with Children, Criminal Justice Client Programs
    Payment Options: Self Pay (Out of Pocket), Payment Assistance (based on Facility)