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What Does Meth Look Like? Understanding the Appearance of Methamphetamine Methamphetamine, commonly referred to as meth, is a potent and highly addictive stimulant that can be obtained in different forms and appearances. The appearance of meth can be pretty different based on the type of meth, its purity, and the manufacturing process. Those who come…

Addressing the Opioid Crisis Within LGBTQ+ Populations The opioid epidemic continues to devastate communities in the US, and LGBTQ+ individuals are facing specific challenges that make them more prone to addiction. Stigma, discrimination, and barriers to health care are some contributory factors to substance use disorders affecting the LGBTQ+ population. At Pride Detox, we believe…

The Benefits of Mindfulness and Meditation in Recovery for LGBTQ+ Individuals Imagine having a calm place within yourself that gives you peace and strength and helps you deal with life’s challenges. Given the external traumas of LGBTQ individuals’ journeys to recovery, mindfulness and meditation can be the perfect place, along with helpful tools and a…

Ecstasy Addiction Treatment Ecstasy addiction treatment is essential for those struggling with this widely known party drug. Also known as MDMA, this drug affects the body and mind by creating a sense of well-being and stimulating the senses, but it can quickly lead to addiction.  Because ecstasy is often used alongside other substances, a tailored…

Barriers to Healthcare Access for LGBTQ+ people For most people, going to the doctor is simple. However, for LGBTQ individuals, seeking medical care is beyond normal considerations such as mobilization and toxicity in the hospital. For them, there are added burdens such as fear of discrimination, scarcity of compassionate medical professionals, and financial constraints, which…

How Childhood Trauma Leads to Substance Abuse in LGBTQ+ Adults Pediatricians used to say that childhood is a time of safety and growth, but for many LGBTQ+ individuals, it is the opposite. Some do not experience love and acceptance but instead rejection, bullying, neglect, or even abuse. These painful experiences leave lasting scars that are…

Drug Detox Near San Pedro, California  Detox isn’t easy-but neither is staying stuck. And if you’re part of the LGBTQ+ community, you know that finding the right place to heal can create a world of difference. A drug detox near San Pedro, California, can be a space where you don’t have to explain yourself, where…

Drug Detox near Huntington Beach, California Pride Detox is an LGBTQ-affirming drug detox near Huntington Beach, California. We offer drug and alcohol treatment with residential inpatient care at our lovely location in Long Beach. Our Southern California setting provides the perfect backdrop for recovery not just to happen but to truly flourish. The Vibrant History…

Alcohol Use Gay Community Drinking is simply a part of social life for people. However, for some people in the gay community, drinking is not just a way to have fun, but a way to deal with stress, discrimination, or even with past traumas. It has been proven that members of the LGBTQ+ community, and…

The Hidden Link Between Substance Abuse and HIV in Gay Men The vast majority of gay men see nightlife and bash as places where expression is limitless. They offer spaces where social rules do not bind self-expression. But behind the music, parties, drinks, and connections, lies a reality that is often ignored or isn’t talked…