Alcohol's Negative Effect on Women's Lives Harwood Heights IL

Alcohol abuse, dependence, and addiction are health matters about which little is said and much of what is believed is wrong. Because of this, it is easy to start down treatment paths that result in more frustration than relief. It is, however, possible to work one’s way out of the alcohol induced fog, to assist another in doing so, and to redirect life to new and productive goals.

Norwood Park Township Family Services
(708) 867-6886
4600 North Harlem Avenue
Harwood Heights, IL
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders

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New Leaf Counseling LLC
(847) 391-4180
1460 Renaissance Drive
Park Ridge, IL
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

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Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
(773) 637-1144
5825 West Belmont Avenue
Chicago, IL
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Women

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Way Back Inn Inc
(773) 777-2696
3821 North Harlem Avenue
Chicago, IL
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Language Services
Polish

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Counseling Center of Illinois
(773) 777-6767
4515 North Milwaukee Street
Chicago, IL
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Language Services
Polish, Russian, Serbian, Spanish

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DUI Counseling Center
(773) 489-5200
4701 North Cumberland Avenue
Norridge, IL
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders
Language Services
Polish, Spanish

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Maine Center
(847) 696-1376x413
832 Busse Highway
Park Ridge, IL
Hotline
(847) 696-1576
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Gays and Lesbians, DUI/DWI offenders
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Youth Outreach Services
(773) 777-6377
6417 West Irving Park Road
Chicago, IL
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
Spanish

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Leyden Family Service
(847) 451-0330
10001 West Grand Avenue
Franklin Park, IL
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders

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Polish American Association
(773) 282-8206x354
3834 North Cicero Avenue
Chicago, IL
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Language Services
Polish

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Alcohol's Negative Effect on Women's Lives

Most of us have experienced alcohol’s negative interference into our lives or the lives of those around us whether as drinkers or not, or as wives, mothers, sisters or friends, employers or employees. Perhaps we have felt our own use slipping out of control, or been affected by others, or tried to figure out what we might do to help those we love. Regardless of our involvement, most of us have felt confused and uncertain about how to help ourselves or anyone else. Alcohol abuse, dependence, and addiction are health matters about which little is said and much of what is believed is wrong. Because of this, it is easy to start down treatment paths that result in more frustration than relief. It is, however, possible to work one’s way out of the alcohol induced fog, to assist another in doing so, and to redirect life to new and productive goals. As with any complicated and difficult task, in order to succeed, it may be necessary to seek out qualified help. As in most areas of personal growth, (and yes, I consider working your way out of alcohol abuse to be the ultimate in personal growth), it’s easier to accomplish with the encouragement, expertise, and the motivation that a good guide will provide. Think of it in the same way you would when hiring a personal trainer, a coach, a doctor, weight loss specialist, or psychologist. Remember too, as in all areas of personal change, nothing works for everyone. Indeed, most alcohol treatment programs work for less than 10% o...

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