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Signs and Symptoms of Prescription Stimulant Abuse: Adderall, Vyvanse & More Many people believe that abuse and addiction only occur with illegal drugs like cocaine, methamphetamine, and heroin. But abuse is also very common with prescription medications like Adderall, Vyvanse, Ritalin, etc. With extended use, people become dependent on these drugs that were initially supposed…

Prescription Stimulant Addiction: What You Need to Know Prescription stimulants are central nervous system (CNS) medications often prescribed to manage Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), narcolepsy, and binge eating disorder. While these drugs can be of immense help to people with these conditions, they also have a high potential for abuse and addiction. Prescription stimulant drugs…

Understanding Hallucinogen Addiction and Misuse in the LGBTQ+ Community To understand hallucinogen addiction and misuse in the LGBTQ+ community, we have to talk about what they are and why they are so addictive. As the name suggests, hallucinogens are substances that cause their users to experience hallucinations. That is, they alter a person’s perception of…

Signs of Hallucinogen Use and Abuse in LGBTQ+ Individuals Members of the LGBTQ+ community often have anxiety due to several social obstacles they face that heterosexuals don’t. For these reasons, many of them turn to hallucinogens as a means of escape and a way to cope with their reality. Unfortunately, this fuels a cycle of…

Understanding Benzodiazepine Addiction in the LGBTQ Community Life as an LGBTQ person is generally complicated and unfair. This inequality is often due to their gender identity and sexual orientation in a cisheteronormative world, one that demands conformity at every instance. Socializing or day-to-day living becomes incredibly difficult as the stress of engaging with the world…

Signs of Xanax Addiction Xanax is a sedative known for its calming effects. However, this prescription medication is also highly addictive. When someone begins misusing Xanax, certain behaviors and physical changes may start to show up. These are often the first signs of Xanax addiction. They may include blurred vision, drowsiness, poor judgment, mood swings,…

Weed Withdrawal Symptoms Many people believe that quitting weed is a walk in the park, but the reality is often different. Although marijuana does not cause the kind of physical dependency that alcohol and opioids do, trying to stop after chronic use can cause weed withdrawal symptoms. In fact, the National Institute on Drug Abuse…

Crystal Meth Detox Los Angeles Pride Detox is a crystal meth detox in Los Angeles County. The center provides focused and compassionate care for LGBTQ people struggling with crystal meth addiction. Pride Detox knows just how much this drug shows up in LGBTQ spaces and has created a detox program to specifically treat it. Our…

⁠Gay Drug Treatment Substance use affects people from all walks of life, but for members of the LGBTQ+ community, particularly gay men, the experience of addiction and recovery can look different. Gay drug treatment programs offer specialized care that recognizes these struggles or external traumas and creates space for healing without shame or judgment.  From…

Can HIV Cause Depression? My Story and How I Found Help Risky sex felt like an escape. No condoms, no deep thinking-just the rush. But one decision can change everything. One test result can take your breath away and shake your entire world. That’s what happened to me. I found out I was HIV-positive; everything…