A Brief Overview of Alcoholism Brownwood TX

Nobody knows what causes alcoholism. People with parents who have alcoholism have a greater chance of getting the disease. Alcoholism may be related to the things we learn when we are growing up. Alcoholism is not caused by a lack of will power or moral values.

Center for Life Resources
(325) 646-9574x292
408 1/2 Mulberry Street
Brownwood, TX
Hotline
(800) 458-7788
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders

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Glen Oaks Hospital
(903) 454-6000
301 East Division Street
Greenville, TX
Hotline
(800) 443-1109
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment

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South East Texas Management Network
(409) 880-4600
839 Highway 96 South
Silsbee, TX
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Criminal justice clients
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Lakes Regional MH/MR Center
(940) 612-2052
1103 East California Street
Gainesville, TX
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification
Types of Care
Outpatient

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TRS Behavioral Care Inc
(866) 626-1086
2219 West Euless Boulevard
Euless, TX
Hotline
(877) 627-4389
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Halfway house
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Men

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Mid Texas Council on Alc/Drug Abuse
(325) 646-8747
901 Avenue B
Brownwood, TX
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient

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STAR Council on Substance Abuse
(940) 716-9980
918 Lamar Street
Wichita Falls, TX
Hotline
(800) 375-1395
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Women, Criminal justice clients

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Aliviane NO/AD Inc
(432) 837-3215
500 West Avenue H
Alpine, TX
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Language Services
Spanish

Data Provided by:
Alcohol/Drug Abuse Council
(325) 224-3481
401 West Twohig Street
San Angelo, TX
Hotline
(800) 880-9641
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Residential beds for clients' children

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Sandstone Healthcare Inc
(512) 346-9800
1035 Dixie Drive
Clute, TX
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, DUI/DWI offenders

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A Brief Overview of Alcoholism

Alcoholism is a most powerful disease which spoils the part of the brain that controls your feelings, the way you make decisions, and the way you act with others. Individuals with alcoholism are not able to control how much they drink.

Causes of Alcoholism

Nobody knows what causes alcoholism. People with parents who have alcoholism have a greater chance of getting the disease. Alcoholism may be related to the things we learn when we are growing up. Alcoholism is not caused by a lack of will power or moral values.

How can I tell if I have alcoholism?

It is not easy to tell if you have alcoholism. You might drink socially at first, but over time the drinking can get out of control. Your family, friends, or doctor might notice it before you do. You might drink to help yourself go to sleep or deal with stress and anxiety. Over time, you need to drink more to feel the same way.
As the drinking gets worse, you may have some of the following:
 
∗ Stomach ulcers
∗ Liver disease
∗ Mood problems, such as depression and irritability
∗ Trouble sleeping
∗ Problems with family and friends
∗ Problems at work.

You might have alcoholism if you have tried to quit drinking but were not able to stop. Alcoholism can make you do things you wouldn’t do if you were sober. Some of these things can hurt other people, even the people you love.

Where can I get help for alcoholism?

Your doctor can help you find the right treatment program. You also...

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