Information about Alcohol and Drug Addiction Matthews NC

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.

Chemical Dependency Center
(704) 376-7447
100 Billingsley Road
Charlotte, NC
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Wade D Williams PhD
(704) 362-1555
517 South Sharon Amity Road
Charlotte, NC
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders

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Community Alternatives
(704) 336-4844
5800 Executive Center Drive
Charlotte, NC
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Residential beds for clients' children

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Counseling Insights Inc
(704) 568-1122
3557 North Sharon Amity Road
Charlotte, NC
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders
Language Services
Spanish

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Micah''s Angels Stewarts Crossing
(704) 566-0198
11822 Stewarts Crossing Drive
Charlotte, NC
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders

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Southeast Addictions Institute and
(704) 561-0920
5601 Executive Center Drive
Charlotte, NC
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, DUI/DWI offenders
Language Services
Spanish

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Mecklenburg County Area MH Authority
(704) 336-3067
429 Billingsley Road
Charlotte, NC
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less)
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with HIV/AIDS, Women, Men
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Eastover Psychological and
(704) 362-2663
Eastover Awakenings
Charlotte, NC
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders

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Assessment Dynamics
(704) 537-9740
5107 Monroe Road
Charlotte, NC
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Charlotte Rescue Mission
(704) 334-4635
907 West 1st Street
Charlotte, NC
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with HIV/AIDS, Men

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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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