Alcohol Dependency Sebastian FL

The terms alcoholism and alcohol dependency are often used interchangeably. While both indicate a physical reliance upon alcohol, alcohol dependency is characterized by a dependence upon alcohol that results in physical withdrawal symptoms while alcoholism is an addiction to alcohol characterized by marked behavioral problems due to prolonged and excessive harmful use.

Breakthrough Recovery Services Inc
(772) 581-0610
1623 U.S. Highway 1
Sebastian, FL
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient

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New Horizons of the Treasure Coast Inc
(772) 778-7217
777 37th Street
Vero Beach, FL
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Mental Health Association/Indian River
(772) 569-9788
777 37th Street
Vero Beach, FL
Hotline
(772) 562-2000
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Central Florida Treatment Center
(321) 951-9750
2198 Harris Avenue
Palm Bay, FL
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Methadone Maintenance
Types of Care
Outpatient
Language Services
Spanish

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Harbor City Counseling Center
(321) 722-5022
129 West Hibiscus Boulevard
Melbourne, FL
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders

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Breakthrough Recovery Services Inc
(772) 978-9331
1717 20th Street
Vero Beach, FL
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Hanley Hall
(772) 778-9896
3395 11th Court
Vero Beach, FL
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Outpatient

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Center for Drug Free Living Inc
(321) 726-2889
4670 Lipscomb Street
Palm Bay, FL
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Circles of Care Inc
(321) 722-5200
400 East Sheridan Road
Melbourne, FL
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less)
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders

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ACT Center Inc
(800) 316-7610
1900 South Harbor City Boulevard
Melbourne, FL
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Criminal justice clients
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Alcohol Dependency

The terms alcoholism and alcohol dependency are often used interchangeably. While both indicate a physical reliance upon alcohol, alcohol dependency is characterized by a dependence upon alcohol that results in physical withdrawal symptoms while alcoholism is an addiction to alcohol characterized by marked behavioral problems due to prolonged and excessive harmful use.

This may seem like splitting hairs and it’s likely only a trained professional could be able to differentiate between alcohol dependency and alcoholism. While the marked difference is characterized by behavioral and personality patterns, in all likelihood alcohol dependency is merely a precursor to alcoholism. No one can tell when the invisible line will be crossed.

Someone experiencing alcohol dependency can be said to be physically dependent upon alcohol and will suffer withdrawal symptoms when alcohol leaves their system. These symptoms can range from mild to severe, resulting in headache, nausea, tremors, irritability, insomnia and anxiety. A higher level of dependency will result in more severe withdrawal symptoms, such as night sweats, night terrors, hallucinations, delirium tremens (DTs) and seizures.

Its important to not get too caught up in the differences between alcohol dependency and alcoholism. The best judge is not a professional but your own experience. If you are suffering serious consequences from your alcohol use that is jeopardizing your health, relationships, work, school, ...

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