Rehab and Recovery  Rehab and recovery provide a path to healing for LGBTQ+ individuals struggling with substance abuse and mental health conditions. Through medical care, therapy, and lifestyle changes, a supportive, affirming rehab environment offers people the tools to break free from addiction and have a healthier, more fulfilling life. Recovery does not end with…

What is Speedballing? Speedballing is the dangerous practice of mixing heroin and cocaine, usually by injecting them together but sometimes by snorting. The term is sometimes used more broadly to describe combining any stimulant with any depressant.  Some users believe this combination creates a longer, more intense high, but in reality, it drastically increases the…

Co-occurring Disorders LGBTQ Discrimination, rejection, and the daily stress of just existing in an unwelcoming world can take a serious toll. These pressures often lead to struggles with both mental health and substance use, creating what’s known as co-occurring disorders. Co-occurring disorders, or dual diagnosis, occur when an individual has a substance use disorder along…

Signs Of Alcohol Withdrawal Alcohol is a substance that is all around us. We have it at parties, when we are out for dinner, or indulge when we are a little bored at home. It is a big part of so many cultures that we can quickly forget it is a strong psychoactive substance with…

Pressures of Gay Nightlife: Protecting Your Emotional Wellness Gay nightlife is a vibrant celebration of identity and community. It is rooted in history, from the efforts of gay men who fought for equality and acceptance decades ago. Gay bars as safe spaces have been considered the most visible institutions, promoting free expression among LGBTQ individuals.…

Healing from the Inside Out: Internal Family Systems Therapy At Q Space Detox, we provide the LGBTQ+ community with tools to heal from both substance use as well as complex layers of trauma often tied to a non-affirming society. Among the therapeutic modalities we offer, Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy is one powerful approach we…

Alcohol Detox Timeline The alcohol detox phase is the first step to recovery from alcohol dependence. It is an important, though difficult stage of the healing journey. Withdrawal symptoms like headaches, nausea, mood swings, and tremors typically ease within 1-2 weeks. Although this period can vary in both duration and severity based on some factors. …

Mixing Meth And Fentanyl When an individual is struggling with addiction to any drug or substance, the worst idea is to combine more than one. Sadly, many people struggling with addiction combine different drugs in their hunger to achieve the ultimate high but the consequences can be devastating. Mixing meth with fentanyl is a very…

Social Drinker Vs. Addicted Drinker When it comes to alcohol consumption, the line between being a social drinker and an addicted drinker can sometimes feel blurred. For many people, enjoying a drink or two with friends or family is a normal part of socializing. Drinking occasionally can either stay once in a while or result…

Gay Social Anxiety Social anxiety is a serious mental health concern affecting a lot of people. This troubling experience can come when an individual walks into a room full of people, and suddenly, their heart starts racing, their palms start sweating, and they want to blend into the background. For a lot of gay individuals,…