Information about Alcohol and Drug Addiction College Point NY

The main point of treating alcohol and drug addiction is to rid the person of the chemical dependency they have on whichever substance they abuse. This is called detoxification, or detox . Treatment programs work with users to deal with the emotional and physical pain involved in ridding the body of harmful chemicals. Once the drugs are out of the system, you can finally start the healing process.

Albert Einstein College of Medicine
(718) 597-3888
1967 Turnbull Avenue
Bronx, NY
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient
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
Language Services
Spanish

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Inwood Community Services Inc
(212) 942-0043x132
651 Academy Street
New York, NY
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Women, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
Spanish

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Flushing Hospital and Medical Center
(718) 670-5078
Parsons Boulevard and 45th Avenue
Flushing, NY
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders
Language Services
Russian, Spanish

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United Bronx Parents Inc (UBP)
(718) 292-9808
834 East 156th Street
Bronx, NY
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Residential beds for clients' children, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
Spanish

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Elmhurst Hospital Center
(718) 334-3190
7901 Broadway
Flushing, NY
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Methadone Maintenance
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women
Language Services
Greek, Hebrew, Maltese, Spanish

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South Bronx Mental Health Council Inc
(718) 378-6500x238
1241 Lafayette Avenue
Bronx, NY
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women, Men
Language Services
Spanish

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Odyssey House Inc
(718) 378-8671
1264 Lafayette Ave
Bronx, NY
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, Criminal justice clients

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Elmcor Youth and Adult Activities Inc
(718) 651-0096
107-20 Northern Boulevard
Corona, NY
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents

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Odyssey House Inc
(718) 860-2994
953 Southern Boulevard
Bronx, NY
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Seniors/older adults
Language Services
Spanish

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Hunts Point Multi Service Center Inc
(718) 993-3010
630 Jackson Avenue
Bronx, NY
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Seniors/older adults, Women
Language Services
Spanish

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Information about Alcohol and Drug Addiction

Alcohol and drug addiction are very serious illnesses. Whether you have an addiction to alcohol, drugs, or both, you need to seek treatment to avoid the inevitable crash your life will take. These drugs take over your mind, and you are no longer the same person you were before you started using. People will do anything to feed their addiction. Many people who are addicts can lose their jobs over their addiction. They will resort to stealing and other law-breaking activities to get their fix. Drugs and alcohol will kill you if treatment isn’t started soon.

The main point of treating alcohol and drug addiction is to rid the person of the chemical dependency they have on whichever substance they abuse. This is called detoxification, or detox . Treatment programs work with users to deal with the emotional and physical pain involved in ridding the body of harmful chemicals. Once the drugs are out of the system, you can finally start the healing process.

Seeking Treatment for Alcohol and Drug Addiction

Achieving sobriety is a long road. It takes determination and a solid support system. Understanding your specific addiction will help you to decide which treatment plan is the best for you. You can start by asking your family doctor about treatment programs or you can get onto the internet and start searching for facilities that can assist you. Many hospitals offer programs, and if you can’t find a free-standing clinic in your area, the local hospital may be a great choice to co...

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