Why Am I Gay?

Nobody knows for sure why some of us are gay and some of us are not. Lots of theories have been put forward ranging from genetic differences to overbearing parents. The evidence so far suggests that random genetic factors play a part in determining our sexuality in the same way they play a part in determining, for example, lefthandedness.

One thing we do know is that no-one chooses their sexuality. Some gay people knew they were different, if not gay, from as young as five or six. It is said that, for most of us, our sexuality is determined by the age of 12 or 13 and probably 16 at the latest. By and large, society tends to assume that everyone is, or wants to be, heterosexual. This is known as heterosexism. Some people continue to believe that it is a choice and that we can be persuaded into heterosexuality. By assuming heterosexuality, society gives rise to the dilemma, for those of us who know we are gay, of whether to hide our sexuality or to come out - with all that this entails.

There have been small but perceptible changes in the way British society views homosexuality, but there is a long way to go before it will accept us in the same way as it does people who are, say, lefthanded. This has more to do with society’s hang-ups around sex and sexuality than individual gay people. Often, once people know someone who is gay, their prejudices and fears about homosexuality disappear all together.

Growing Up Gay…..

For many young gay or bisexual people, adolescence can be a time of particular anxiety and fear. Many lesbians and gay men look back on this part of their lives with sadness and regret. There are very few positive gay role models and a lot of hostility towards openly gay people. Gay teenagers often become painfully aware that they are not like other people and many become withdrawn and lonely, convinced that only they are feeling this way. They learn to hide their true feelings or act as others want them to, for fear of being ostracised, ridiculed or rejected by loved ones and friends.

Above all, there can be a sense that we are somehow different, that we are abnormal and that we are going to disappoint people.

Some people believe that if they get married their gay feelings will disappear. It is unusual for this to happen. Most store up a great deal of stress and anxiety for their later years. Coming out as a gay parent has particular challenges. Breaking out of a clearly defined role, or even attempting to shift the definition of it, involves tremendous courage and strength. The conflict between their relationship with their spouse and family and their need to be themselves can be enormous

Gay Stress and Drug Abuse

Growing up gay is not easy. having to cope with other people’s attitudes, discrimination and homophobia is not easy. Many gay individuals become very shame based and try to avoid their sexuality and all that entails by turning to drugs or alcohol. Unfortunately, many end up suffering from drug addiction or alcoholism, while the issues surrounding their sexuality still exist.

Whether gay or straight, we know that drug addiction and alcoholism are progressive diseases and can only get worse without treatment. gay-rehab.com” target=”_blank Gay addiction treatment services are not as available as we would like them to be. There are a few gay drug rehab programs or gay alcohol rehab programs available and a number of drug rehab programs that are gay friendly, as they like to say.

Instead of gay friendly, I would like to suggest you seek a drug rehab or alcohol rehab that has a gay component within the addiction treatment or drug rehab itslef. You are likely to receive a higher level of gay addiction treatment services, as it will be a subspecialty of the drug rehab or addiction treatment program.

If you are looking for a gay drug rehab or gay alcohol rehab you can call the national helpline of Recovery Connection at 1-800-511-9225 or go to gay-rehab.com/” target=”_blank www.gay-rehab.com.

Jonathan Huttner is a principal of Lakeview Health Systems, a drug rehab specializing in addiction, alcoholism and dual diagnosis treatment with a gay drug rehab comonent called Freedom Rings…… lakeviewfreedomrings.com www.lakeviewfreedomrings.com

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I am sure some of you have heard of the friendly bacteria that live in our intestinal tract. There are many strains of these organisms. An important one for humans is the Lactobacillus family. The most well known of these is probably Acidophilus. You may be familiar with yogurt containers broadcasting that they contain “live cultures” or “active cultures”. You may have heard that yogurt is a healthy food. Well, this is why. Yogurt contains Acidophilus which is vital for our digestive system to function properly. However Acidophilus does not appear as a major part of the intestinal bacteria until a child is about 7 years old.

Now, there are many different types of these friendly bacteria and an important function of theirs is to prevent an overgrowth of harmful bacteria. This balance of friendly to unfriendly bacteria in the intestinal tract is so important that having the correct balance is synonymous with good physical health.

Another, perhaps insidious, organism that lives on our intestinal tract is called Candida Albicans, otherwise known as intestinal yeast. This organism lives as a yeast in our intestinal tracts but can change forms and become a fungus if it is allowed to overgrow. Lactobacillus (a friendly bacteria) normally feeds on Candida, keeping its numbers low. Lactobacillus is commonly found in yogurt, kefir, breast milk, miso (a soybean paste) and other foods. When antibiotics, cortisone medications, birth control pills, chemotherapy and drugs or alcohol are ingested, the Lactobacillus is destroyed and the Candida Albicans may then multiply. It grows like a weed, killing other helpful organisms and helping parasites and other harmful bacteria grow.

Children are now a target for Candida overgrowth. Many are born with it or develop it after their first exposure to antibiotics.

A pregnant woman may experience an increase in Candida growth due to hormonal changes normal to pregnancy. If she already has Candida or is very susceptible, an outbreak may occur in the birth canal. The baby will then contract it and become infected as it passes through the birth canal.

Severe diaper rash, rectal rashes or infections, rashes in the genital area, and colic are the most common symptoms in babies. Thrush, rashes, infections of the ear, nose, and throat, gas, diarrhea or constipation are all possible indicators.

Food allergies are common. These are, in reality, reactions due to the excess yeast growth. Asthma or eczema is also a common indicator of Candida.

When you have a yeast infection in a child, it is very important to use only non-toxic natural substances to kill the yeast overgrowth. Children are not developed physically to handle toxic drugs. The treatment must be gentle. Natural remedies which change the intestinal environment to one that is yeast-killing should be used. Strong herbs which kill yeast and cause toxic waste from dead yeast may be too hard on children. They may become ill as the yeast is dying.

When it is confirmed that the child’s yeast is eliminated through proper testing, Bifidus bacteria must be given to establish friendly protective bacteria. ACIDOPHILUS IS NEVER GIVEN TO A CHILD UNDER 7 YEARS OLD. Acidophilus may cause a child to produce excess lactic acid which can lead to mineral deficiencies, digestive problems, and fatigue.

When the bacteria has been re-introduced, proper testing must be done to determine vitamin and mineral deficiencies. While yeast is still present, Vitamin D, copper, calcium and B vitamins (even yeast-free) can spread the yeast by giving it what it needs to grow. When the yeast is gone, and replaced by friendly bacteria, the child’s digestion will be in good enough shape to digest and use vitamins.

Vitamins are essential in developing the child’s immune system. Vitamins A, C, zinc, magnesium, and essential fatty acids are vital to keeping a child’s immune system strong so that antibiotics will not be relied on.

The Child’s Diet

A child with yeast must avoid milk and yogurt, as they contain milk sugar. Milk sugar will feed yeast, create congestion, mucus, and weaken the child’s immune system. Candida also feeds on sugar and refined carbohydrates like: white bread, cake, candy, etc. So these foods should be avoided as well.

Hyperactive or Candida?

A child with Candida is often mislabeled hyperactive or learning disabled by misinformed people who seek to put children on dangerous drugs.

Ritalin is a common drug given to hyperactive or learning disabled children. Ritalin has been implicated in the rise of drug addiction and suicide in children. It is highly addictive. It has also been found that children on Ritalin tend to become more involved with other addictive drugs as well. Many times children who have Candida manifest a multiple allergic syndrome. These children display behavioral and learning difficulties due to reactions to foods, chemicals, and preservatives. This situation also has been linked to Candida infection, not the need for these dangerous psychiatric drugs. It has been reported that children who have both behavioral or learning disabilities and Candida infection display a marked reduction of symptoms once the Candida is eliminated.

One study by the Candida Research Foundation showed that out of 167 institutionalized patients, 163 of them had Candida. I personally have seen many patients who were incorrectly labeled as having psychiatric disorders at an early age, who then ended up on dangerous psychiatric drugs; where in reality, the underlying cause was Candida infection and allergies.

If your child displays any of the characteristics or symptoms mentioned here, it is vital that you have the child checked by an experienced practitioner for allergies and Candida. Not only can you spare your family and your child years of hardship, but you can also vastly increase the quality of life by understanding what is happening with your child’s health.

Michael Biamonte holds a Doctorate of Nutripathy, a Degree in Natural Healing, and a Master’s in Clinical Nutrition. He is affiliated with the International Academy of Clinical Nutritionists and the International Academy of Nutrition and Preventive Medicine. He is listed in “The Directory of Distinguished Americans” for his research in Nutrition and Physiology. Michael Biamonte, C.C.N. 139 Fulton St. Suite 507, New York, NY 10038 (212) 587-2330, health-truth.com health-truth.com.

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Percoset is classified as part of the Schedule II drug category, which simply means that it is can only be bought with a prescription from a licensed doctor and that it has a high potential of leading to drug addiction.

The oxycodone in percoset slowly gets released over time. Thus when prescribed, it should never be crushed, chewed or broken as doing these would cause release of a large amount of oxycodone all at once, which can result to fatal overdose. When used as a legitimate drug, it can definitely improve the quality of life of millions of people who have debilitating conditions. For instance, it is prescribed to cancer patients who suffer chronic and long lasting pain.

Initially, upon taking the drug, you may feel restless and nauseous, and then you will feel that your consciousness is slowly altered as well as your ability to think, feel and to be aware. Overdose can lead to loss of consciousness, inability to breathe and even coma.

Due to its narcotic effect, however, this type of drug can be used uncontrollably. Prolonged use of over 2 or 3 weeks, even just at moderate doses, can lead to addiction. The addiction starts off when Percoset strongly activates the brain’s reward system, causing the individual to crave the drug and to center all his energy on taking it. This brain reward mechanism alters the normal functioning of the brain to produce the addiction. It can reduce your level of consciousness and harm your ability to think or to be fully aware of what is happening around you.

Percoset addiction happens when there exists a pattern of compulsive use of the drug complemented by the continued craving for it ad the need to use Percoset to achieve mood alterations and psychological effects. In fact, many of those who get addicted to this drug eventually find themselves needing to use it to feel normal. Due to this behavior, they often obtain Percoset through illegal sources.

The risk for the addiction to Percoset has been seen to be greatest among seniors, adolescents and women. Women are three times more likely to be prescribed with this drug than men, as they are more likely to seek medical help for their physical and emotional problems. Seniors, on the other hand, take more drugs than any age group in the population so that they are likely prone to it. However, uncontrolled use of prescription drugs is usually seen in teenagers from 12 to 18, and adults in their mid-twenties.

It can be difficult to get over Percoset drug addiction since its roots are not just emotional but physical as well. Your body, your brain and your spirit all get hooked into the drug, so you will find it very hard to resist the urge every time it takes over you. But it doesn’t mean that it can not be done. Withdrawal symptoms of this drug are easy to handle, and the right treatment option to supplement your personal efforts will definitely help you be clean from this addiction. For more information on Percoset addiction treatment, visit mypainkilleraddictions.com.

My name is Maryann and I am a recovering opiate addict from pain killers. I now enjoy sharing my story of conquering that horrible disease. I pride myself on helping other people get through the hard, gripping times of an opiate and pain killer addiction. You can visit my site mypainkilleraddictions.com Pain Killer Addiction for more information on opiate and pain killer addiction, and how to conquer the disease.

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Yes, there is a large LGBT population in New York and yes, there is quite a variety of gay healthcare services available in New York and neighboring New Jersey. We know there is a high incidence of drug addiction and alcoholism within the gay community, but there are few if any gay friendly drug rehabs in New York or New Jersey for effective treatment.

Gay Friendly Drug Rehab in Florida

By gay friendly we refer to a drug rehab program that has addiction treatment staff trained to address some issues specific to the gay population. While it is true that the gay man or woman is no different than a heterosexual man or woman, the LGBT do live lifestyles and have issues to resolve that are uncommon to the heterosexual population. This being said, all a gay friendly drug rehab need have are addiction treatment staff trained to help a member of the LGBT community work through coming out or internalized homophobia. You would be surprised how many people that work in a drug rehab have never heard of internalized homophobia.

Many of the LGBT population in New York seem to travel to a drug rehab in Florida that would be described as gay friendly. Whether a drug rehab in Florida or a New York drug rehab, a patient has to feel safe in order to derive the greatest benefit from their drug rehab experience. When choosing a Florida drug rehab or New York drug rehab, do your homework.

Make sure the steppingstonecenter.org” target=”_blank Florida drug rehab or recoveryconnection.org” target=”_blank New York drug rehab is properly licensed and credentialed. If you are looking for a gay friendly drug rehab, inquire into the lakeviewhealth.com” target=”_blank LGBT friendly addiction treatment services that are offered. If you require additional information on a New York drug rehab or Florida drug rehab, please call the national addiction treatment helpline at 1-800-511-9225 and I am sure they will be able to help you.

Jonathan Huttner is one of the founders of a national addiction treatment helpline 1-800-511-9225, which can help you locate effective treatment anywhere in the United States.

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