We don’t mean to bash the competition, but when it comes to something as important as substance abuse treatment, why would LGBTQ people choose anything…
You’ve probably been hearing a lot about pronouns lately. For example, you might have heard that Merriam Webster designated “they” (used as a singular personal…
Discovering your true identity is no small feat. In fact, many people go through life pretending to be something they’re not. And while finding your…
Despite growing awareness and acceptance of transgender people, substance abuse in transmen and transwomen is a huge problem. Learn why transgender people suffer more from…
Intersectionality is an important consideration for LGBTQ-affirmative treatment centers. It is necessary for individuals who treat patients at these facilities to understand intersectionality and its…
Your 24 year-old son comes home one day and shares, “Mom and Dad, I need help getting into treatment for my drug addiction. Oh, I…
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Drug detox is a necessary first, and potentially life-saving, step in a comprehensive rehabilitation program. The focus of detoxification is physiological healing after long-term drug…
This article was originally printed in LA Weekly. According to a 2014 report by Marketdata, there are now more than 14,000 addiction treatment facilities in the U.S.…