Why Go to a Gay Friendly Drug Rehabilitation Center?

In the history of drug addiction treatment, there has been a focus on many different populations. There are drug rehab programs for men and women, eating disorder programs for women, but what about the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender population (GLBT)? Where are the GLBT drug rehab programs, GLBT alcohol rehab programs or gay friendly gay drug rehabs? ...read more>>

Addiction Treatment Help

Addiction Treatment Help for the Gay Community

If you or someone you love is in need of addiction treatment help, call Freedom Rings at Lakeview Health toll-free at 1-800-231-1820. Our professionals are standing by 24 hours a day, seven days a week to take your call. All calls are confidential.

Looking for drug addiction treatment help? You are not alone. In 2005, 1,849,548 people were admitted to a treatment program for substance abuse in the United States.

Asking for addiction treatment help is the first step towards achieving a healthy, fulfilling lifestyle. Addiction is serious and dangerous. Research has shown that drug addiction actually causes changes in brain function. The person suffers an uncontrollable craving for the drug or substance regardless of the negative physical, psychological or social consequences. As a result, despite wanting to stop using drugs, many cannot. Some individuals in an effort to satiate their cravings commit crimes and abandon their jobs and families.

Finding addiction treatment help is a person's best chance for breaking his or her addiction. Lakeview Freedom Rings specializes in gay-friendly addiction treatment help that will help you achieve your health goals. Contact us today at 1-800-231-1820.

Specialized Addiction Treatment Help for the GLBTQ Population

Addiction affects different segments of the population in different ways. At Freedom Rings, we understand the difficulties that accompany living with addiction, some which are even more complex for the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender or questioning individual.

Lakeview's Freedom Rings provides members of the GLBTQ community the opportunity to receive specialized addiction treatment help which focuses on their unique needs in a safe, supportive, non-judgmental environment. Programs include individual and group counseling, family therapy and help for any concurring mental illness.

Achieving a healthy, drug-free lifestyle is possible, and seeking addiction treatment help is the first step. Call Freedom Rings at Lakeview today at 1-800-231-1820 to learn more about our gay-friendly treatment programs. The call is completely confidential and we're here 24-hours a day, seven days a week. So don't wait, call NOW.

Sources:
SAMHSA, NIDA