A Brief Overview of Alcoholism Lexington Park MD

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.

Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program
(301) 342-3824
47149 Buse Road
Patuxent River, MD
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Seafarers
(301) 994-0010x5330
45705 Locust Grove Drive
Valley Lee, MD
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Language Services
Spanish

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Calvert Substance Abuse Services
(410) 535-3079
20 Appeal Lane
Lusby, MD
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Walden Counseling Center
(301) 997-1300
26845 Point Lookout Road
Leonardtown, MD
Hotline
(301) 863-6661
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

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Calvert Substance Abuse Services
(410) 535-3079x13
315 Stafford Road
Prince Frederick, MD
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Criminal justice clients

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Compass Halfway House
(301) 862-4212
44863 Saint Andrews Church Road
California, MD
Hotline
(301) 863-6661
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Criminal justice clients

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Counseling Services of
(301) 373-4215
24930 Old Three Notch Road
Hollywood, MD
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

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Marcey Halfway House
(301) 475-4701
41550 Doctors Crossing Road
Leonardtown, MD
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women

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Calvert Treatment Facility
(410) 535-8930
125 Fairground Road
Prince Frederick, MD
Hotline
(410) 535-8930
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Halfway house, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)

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Certified Counseling Services Inc
(301) 884-8700
29190 Three Notch Road
Mechanicsville, MD
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
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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