Private Addiction Treatment

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals face many issues and complications that the heterosexual population does not have to face. Could this be why addiction rates are so high in the LGBT community? Many LGBT individuals face social stigma and discrimination every time they leave their homes. Substance abuse in the LGBT community is much higher than in other communities. They have stressors such as the chance of harassment and violence daily in their lives. Rejection and Substance Abuse in…

An addict in denial can be very difficult to help or encourage to get professional help. You can't help but wonder if the addict is denying the issue only to you or if they actually feel as if they don't have a problem abusing substances. Watching a person struggling with addiction is difficult when you see them throwing their life away. It is also painful when they are hurting family, friends, relationships with significant others, and going through the finances…

As we prepare for the holidays, our minds are filled with images of family celebrations. We look forward to getting together with friends and relatives we haven’t seen in a while. We go about the festivities without a single thought for those who suffer during this joyful season. Far too many people become depressed during the holidays for many reasons. Others struggle with high stress during this busy time of year. Unfortunately, these individuals often self-medicate with drugs or alcohol.…