A Brief Overview of Alcoholism Malone NY

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.

Citizen Advocates Inc
(518) 483-8980
209 Park Street
Malone, NY
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women, Men

Data Provided by:
Lockport Memorial Hospital
(716) 514-5561
521 East Avenue
Lockport, NY
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Hospital inpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Women, Men
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

Data Provided by:
Montefiore Medical Center (SATP)
(718) 583-0600x106
2005 Jerome Avenue
Bronx, NY
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Methadone Maintenance, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, French, Spanish

Data Provided by:
Phelps Threshold
(914) 631-3133
155 White Plains Road
Tarrytown, NY
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents
Language Services
Spanish

Data Provided by:
Seafield Center Inc
(631) 288-1122
7 Seafield Lane
Westhampton Beach, NY
Hotline
(800) 448-4808
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less)
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women

Data Provided by:
Saint Josephs Rehabilitation Center
(518) 483-6566
458 East Main Street
Malone, NY
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Women, Men

Data Provided by:
820 River Street Inc
(518) 861-6207x122
1180 Berne Altamont Road
Altamont, NY
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less)
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Gays and Lesbians, Seniors/older adults, Women, Men, Criminal justice clients

Data Provided by:
Cattaraugus Council on Alcoholism
(716) 373-0057x205
Route 417
Westons Mills, NY
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Halfway house, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)

Data Provided by:
Center for Addiction Recovery
(315) 853-7111
7930 Limberlost Road
Clinton, NY
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient
Language Services
Norwegian, Polish, Russian, Spanish

Data Provided by:
Phoenix House
(631) 471-5666x5531
153 Lake Shore Road
Ronkonkoma, NY
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Men, Criminal justice clients

Data Provided by:
Data Provided by:

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...

Click here to read the rest of this article from Sober Recovery


Featured Facilities