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The middle class neighborhood of Ozone Park, New York is located in the New York City borough of Queens. It is home to 21,376 residents (2010 census), many of whom come from various immigrant backgrounds. While initially predominately French, German and Irish immigrants the neighborhood is now known as "the Little Italy of Queens" due to the increase in Italian immigrants moving into the area from Brooklyn.
Alcohol and drug addiction problems extend into Ozone Park, New York. While the neighborhood has only a few addiction resources for its residents there are a number of highly effective drug rehab programs in the nearby area. In 2013, New York drug rehab programs enrolled 285,315 individuals. The greatest number of admissions into state drug rehab programs was for heroin addiction, alcohol addiction with a secondary substance, alcoholism, marijuana addiction and crack cocaine. The choices of drug rehab options near to Ozone Park, New York include inpatient short-term treatment, inpatient long-term treatment, residential drug rehab (short and long-term), outpatient care, support groups and addiction counseling. The right recovery program varies depending on the individual and their personal circumstances. While some residents are able to afford inpatient or residential drug rehab others are not financially able to commit to these types of programs. For these residents, once detox is complete (if necessary) outpatient drug rehab or addiction counseling is a viable option to begin the process of recovery.
The main reason why most people in Ozone Park choose to go to drug or alcohol rehabilitation centers lies in overcoming addiction. After you get clean and sober, you may start feeling many positive things and benefits occurring. A few of these benefits consist of:
On the other hand, another reason to go to rehab is to get away from the negative consequences of substance abuse and addiction that ultimately far outweigh any enjoyment you may receive from using alcohol or drugs. These negative effects ultimately conquer the addicts life and make things very, very difficult, often pushing the person to eventually seek rehab.
Drug or alcohol abuse disorders first affect the addicted individual. In most cases, you might experience problems with your health - such as weight loss or gain, decreased immunity to sickness, changes in sleep patterns, withdrawal symptoms, etc, and also more severe health problems. The addiction will also affect your mental and emotional state.
Regardless of what you may think, the effects of severe drug and alcohol addiction will typically not stop you from abusing these substances. Additionally, family members and loved ones may find the addiction to be difficult and heartbreaking. They may even struggle living with you and often times will refuse to continue living with you so long as you continue to abuse substances. After all, it is almost impossible to be a good husband, wife, father, mother, or even child when you are constantly under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol.
Drug and alcohol abuse has also been found to affect all of society in general, specifically in regards to public safety. While abusing drugs or alcohol, for example, you can be a danger to yourself and to others - particularly if you choose to drive while high or drunk.
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