A Brief Overview of Alcoholism Osawatonie KS

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.

Eagle Recovery Services
(913) 837-4919
5 South Peoria Street
Louisburg, KS
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
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Recovery Unlimited
(316) 941-9948
3312 West Douglas Street
Wichita, KS
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Substance abuse , Detoxification
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Recovery Concepts Inc
(316) 262-6633
313 North Seneca Street
Wichita, KS
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
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Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center
(620) 223-5030
212 State Street
Fort Scott, KS
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(888) 588-6774
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient

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Active Interventions
(913) 660-1613
3520 West 75th Street
Prairie Village, KS
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders

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Elizabeth Layton Center Inc
(785) 242-3780
204 East 15th Street
Ottawa, KS
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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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Marillac
(816) 508-3300
8000 West 127th Street
Overland Park, KS
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Substance abuse , Detoxification
Types of Care
Hospital inpatient, 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, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders

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Therapy Services
(620) 364-2606
420 Kennedy Street
Burlington, KS
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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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Norton Valley Hope
(785) 877-5101
709 West Holme Street
Norton, KS
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Language Services
Spanish

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Knox Center Inc
(316) 265-8511
2924 East Douglas Avenue
Wichita, KS
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
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Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

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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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