Looking for Alcoholism Treatment Ann Arbor MI

Presently, there are three primary drug therapies used to combat alcoholism. Antabuse causes a severe negative reaction in individuals who drink. When mixed with alcohol, antabuse can cause a variety of symptoms ranging from sweating to convulsions. The idea is to associate drinking with these adverse reactions so the individual is less interested in drinking.

Dawn Inc
(734) 769-7366
502 West Huron Street
Ann Arbor, MI
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)

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Home of New Vision
(734) 975-1602
3800 Packard Street
Ann Arbor, MI
Hotline
(734) 975-1602
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Heron Ridge Associates PLC
(734) 454-3560
1785 West Stadium Boulevard
Ann Arbor, MI
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Gays and Lesbians, Seniors/older adults, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Men

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Dawn Inc
(734) 485-8725
6633 Stony Creek Road
Ypsilanti, MI
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Women, Men

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Northwest Drug Rehabilitation Clinic
(734) 484-9600
880 North Ford Boulevard
Ypsilanti, MI
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Men

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Dawn Inc
(734) 821-0216
735 Victors Way
Ann Arbor, MI
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Ann Arbor Consultation Services Inc
(734) 996-9111x0
5331 Plymouth Road
Ann Arbor, MI
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders
Language Services
Spanish

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Jackson Counseling Agency
(734) 913-9225
1900 West Stadium Boulevard
Ann Arbor, MI
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Seniors/older adults, Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders

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1st Step Referral Services
(734) 485-6161
110 Pearl Street
Ypsilanti, MI
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Men, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

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Access Behavioral Healthcare LLC
(734) 453-5603
42189 Ann Arbor Road
Plymouth, MI
Hotline
(800) 728-0755
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Language Services
Creole, Korean

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Looking for Alcoholism Treatment

There is no treatment for alcoholism. At this moment prevention is the only cure. Specific problems such as cravings, associated with alcohol use can be handled with the aid of drug therapy. Research is underway to develop new drugs that address other symptoms of alcoholism. Presently, there are three primary drug therapies used to combat alcoholism. Antabuse causes a severe negative reaction in individuals who drink. When mixed with alcohol, antabuse can cause a variety of symptoms ranging from sweating to convulsions. The idea is to associate drinking with these adverse reactions so the individual is less interested in drinking. Antabuse does not address the actual physical craving an alcohol experiences. Antabuse has significant risk to the user and should only be used by individuals serious about not drinking.

Treatment for Alcoholism

Unlike Antabuse, Naltrexone actually reduces the physical cravings associated with alcohol dependency. This drug therapy is available in an extended release formula. Generally the pill is prescribed for a specific period of time, such as ten to twelve weeks, as assistance when someone completely stops drinking. This is to prevent relapse which is likely during the early stages of recovery. Naltrexone is also available as an injection. As with any drug therapy, there are possible side effects with this drug. Side effects include joint pain, nausea, vomiting, and anxiety. Campral is the third drug available. Campral helps reestablish chemi...

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