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Addiction Treatment Atlanta
Addiction treatment in Atlanta has come a long way especially as it applies to the GLBT community. For years the gay community, as large as it was in Atlanta, seemed to receive little attention as it applied to addiction treatment. It seemed as though Atlanta addiction treatment was completely geared to the heterosexual community.
While [...]
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Residential Treatment Centers
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Gay Drug Rehab Programs
Gay and Lesbian Rehab for Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment
Welcome to Freedom Rings, a component of Lakeview Health Systems, dedicated to providing the highest quality of services including Gay Drug Rehab, and Lesbian Drug Rehab, as well as rehab for the Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Communities.. Staffed by clinicians whose training and personal background lend themselves to working effectively with this population, you will also discover that the environment of our Gay Drug Rehab is one where diversity and one's personal choices are respected.
Research and our experience in treating the GLBTQ population, have shown us the impact that heterosexism, homophobia, prejudice and discrimination has had on them. Shame has been identified as a major component in the progression of the disease of addiction and alcoholism. Shame seems to be especially dominant in this population as many are born into heterosexual families, with the expectation they grow up to be heterosexual. Feelings of "not fitting in" or being blamed for something over which they have no control are all gateways for increased shame.
Specialized Gay Addiction Treatment Program Benefits:
- Comprehensive assessments by clinicians sensitive to the impact of heterosexism and homophobia.
- Medical detox, rehab, residential, partial hospital and intensive outpatient services are all available
- Effective therapies and psychoeducation in an affirming, safe environment
- Expressive therapy, art therapy, recreational therapy
- Treatment focus on acceptance, integration, risk taking behaviors and coming out
- 4 day family recovery program to promote healing within the family system
- Assistance in establishing new social and emotional networks capable of supporting your recovery
- Aftercare planning and referral to licensed therapist's with expertise in treating the GLBTQ population
Recovery and Integration in a Safe Environment
Please keep in mind, that while there are a variety of clinical services focused on specific issues that directly affect the GLBTQ community, everyone will be expected to participate in the remainder of the program, beyond the Gay Drug Rehab community which may include all patients at Lakeview. We believe that while it is necessary to provide you with a "safe space" to do specific personal work, you will eventually be entering the "real world" again. We would rather you encounter those challenges while in treatment, where we can assist and support you in the decision making process as to how to effectively deal with the feelings associated with those challenges. Whether it would be a desire to act out in a self destructive manner, drink or drug, let it happen where help is just a step away.
For additional information on the Freedom Rings specialized programs for Gay Drug Rehab and Lesbian Drug Rehab, please call 1-866-657-4357.