Looking for Alcoholism Treatment Saint Johns 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.

Reality Counseling Services
(517) 484-4997
610 East Grand River Avenue
Lansing, MI
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with HIV/AIDS, Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Serendipity Group
(517) 332-9580
1151 East Michigan Street
East Lansing, MI
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Criminal justice clients

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Insight Recovery Center
(517) 371-4971
2929 Covington Court
Lansing, MI
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

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Meridian
(517) 332-0811
5031 Park Lake Road
East Lansing, MI
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment

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Lansing Psychological Associates PC
(517) 337-6545
234 Michigan Avenue
East Lansing, MI
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders

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Cristo Rey Community Center
(517) 372-4700
1717 North High Street
Lansing, MI
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
Spanish

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Edward W Sparrow Hospital
(517) 364-7740x47749
1210 West Saginaw Street
Lansing, MI
Hotline
(517) 364-7603
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Hospital inpatient, Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Men
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Glass House
(517) 482-2028
419 North Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Lansing, MI
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
Women

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Total Healthcare of Michigan PC
(517) 332-0440
2900 Hannah Boulevard
East Lansing, MI
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Insight Recovery Center
(517) 371-4971
4970 Northwind Drive
East Lansing, MI
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders

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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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