Detox Facility  If you or someone you care about is struggling with drug or alcohol use, Q Space Detox offers a supportive and affirming environment tailored to the LGBTQ+ community. Our detox facility provides 24/7 care from compassionate professionals who understand the hurdles you face. Here, you can focus entirely on your addiction recovery without…

⁠Rehab for Alcoholics If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you or someone close to you is struggling with alcohol use. You might be wondering whether rehab for alcoholics is the right move and what the experience might actually look like.  At Q Space Detox, we understand how alcohol dependency can quietly but powerfully…

What is Roxicodone? Roxicodone is the brand name of a fast-acting formulation of Oxycodone, a potent painkiller used for moderate to severe pain. But because it’s so strong and so widely prescribed, this drug can also be tempting to misuse. People looking to self-medicate or chase a buzz can quickly slip into dangerous territory. Over…

Alcohol Shakes  Alcohol shakes, what doctors call “tremors,” can feel scary, especially if you don’t know why they’re happening. Shakes during alcohol withdrawal happen because the brain and nervous system are adjusting to the sudden absence of alcohol. Alcohol is a depressant, which means it slows down brain activity. Over time, the brain compensates by…

What is Coke?  The term “coke” usually refers to cocaine hydrochloride. In this form, the drug is a fine white powder with a bitter, numbing taste. This is the most commonly encountered form and is typically snorted, although it can also be dissolved and injected. It is often mixed or “cut” with other substances like…

What is Suboxone?  Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) can involve different medications, and Suboxone is one of the most commonly used among them. The medication is made by combining buprenorphine and naloxone into one pill. Together, these drugs help ease withdrawal symptoms and treat long-term dependence on opioids.  Suboxone works well for many people, but it’s not…

Facts about Drug Addiction Millions of people deal with drug addiction each year, and it is a well-known social and health struggle. Due to a lack of education about the condition, many people think a lack of morals or discipline causes addiction and assume that they could quit easily if it were them. But this…

⁠What is Drug Abuse? Drug abuse is when a person uses illegal drugs or takes prescribed or over-the-counter medications inappropriately. It is the continuous or excessive use of legal or illegal drugs in spite of the physical, psychological, or social consequences of the substance. LGBTQ+ people are more likely to substance use compared to the…

⁠Self-Medicating For many people, including members of the LGBTQ+ community, self-medicating can seem like a quick fix. A lot of people do not want to go through the hassle of reaching a healthcare expert, they see reaching for prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs, or illicit substances as an easier way to combat their challenges. While it…

How Long Does Meth Stay in Your System? Meth, as one of the most prevalent drugs of today for LGBTQ folk, affects both the mind and body, and this makes people wonder how long it lingers after the last dose. It is essential to know how meth affects the body and mind because you may…