Alcohol Abuse among College Students Willimantic CT

When peer pressure or influence is added to the equation, when it is disregarded that drinking alcohol temporarily removes a person from his or her problems, when ignoring the belief or perception that drinking alcohol makes it easier to socialize with potential dating or sexual partners, when it is so acceptable to engage in activities that emphasize the drinking of alcohol.

Hartford Dispensary
(860) 456-7990
54 Boston Post Road
Willimantic, CT
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with HIV/AIDS, Seniors/older adults, Women
Language Services
Spanish

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United Services Inc
(860) 456-2261
132 Mansfield Avenue
Willimantic, CT
Hotline
(860) 774-2020
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Language Services
Spanish

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SE Council on Alc and Drug Depend Inc
(860) 889-3178x10
321 Main Street
Norwich, CT
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women, Men, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Community Prev Addiction Services Inc
(860) 645-0487
87-B Oak Street
Manchester, CT
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Women, Men

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Youth Challenge of Connecticut
(860) 564-8400
111 North Sterling Road
Moosup, CT
Hotline
(860) 564-8400
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Men

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Perception Programs Inc
(860) 450-7130
134 Church Street
Willimantic, CT
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women, Men, Criminal justice clients

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Community Prev Addiction Services Inc
(860) 456-3215
1491 West Main Street
Willimantic, CT
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Women, Men

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Hartford Dispensary
(860) 886-0446
772 West Thames Street
Norwich, CT
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with HIV/AIDS, Seniors/older adults, Women
Language Services
Spanish

Data Provided by:
New Hope Manor Inc
(860) 643-2701
48 Hartford Road
Manchester, CT
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders
Language Services
Spanish

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Johnson Memorial Hospital
(860) 684-4251
201 Chestnut Hill Road
Stafford Springs, CT
Hotline
(860) 684-8585
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification
Types of Care
Hospital inpatient, Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Alcohol Abuse among College Students

What is the root cause to make most of the college students to abuse alcohol? The answers are probably many, but the easy answer is this: Because they can.Abusing Alcohol is Simple

When there are so few immediate consequences for excessive drinking, when repeat offenders are not disciplined, when parents are not notified about their children’s drinking activities, when students get mixed messages from the college administration about alcohol, when students have seen their parents drinking alcohol in an irresponsible manner, when students are not informed about the long-tern negative consequences of alcohol abuse, when there are few alcohol-free social and recreational activities that are attractive to students, when minors or intoxicated students are served alcoholic beverages by the local drinking establishments, and when the drinking activities in the sororities and fraternities are not monitored—drinking and excessive drinking become so very easy.

What Draws Students to Abuse Alcohol?

When peer pressure or influence is added to the equation, when it is disregarded that drinking alcohol temporarily removes a person from his or her problems, when ignoring the belief or perception that drinking alcohol makes it easier to socialize with potential dating or sexual partners, when it is so acceptable to engage in activities that emphasize the drinking of alcohol, when the “good feelings” or the “fun” of getting an alcohol high or buzz are ...

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