Recognizing Alcoholism and Drug Addiction Bronx NY

It’s not always easy to recognize alcoholism and drug addiction. For some people the slide toward bottom happens very quickly and it’s easily detected. Someone in the grip of addiction is typically so consumed with alcohol or drugs that little else matters. Personal appearance, responsibilities, normal activities, relationships, sleep and eating patterns all deteriorate.

VIP Community Services
(718) 542-8770
1790 Marmion Avenue
Bronx, NY
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Substance abuse
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Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
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Persons with HIV/AIDS, Men
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Promesa Inc
(718) 299-1100x3046
1776 Clay Avenue
Bronx, NY
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Substance abuse , Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification
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Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Men, Criminal justice clients
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Spanish

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Bronx Addiction Treatment Center
(718) 904-0026
1500 Waters Place
Bronx, NY
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Substance abuse , Buprenorphine Services
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Hospital inpatient

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

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Veterans Affairs Medical Center
(718) 584-9000x6958
130 West Kingsbridge Road
Bronx, NY
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Seniors/older adults, Women, Men
Language Services
Spanish

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Albert Einstein College of Medicine
(718) 829-3440
1500 Waters Place
Bronx, NY
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Methadone Maintenance, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with HIV/AIDS, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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VIP Community Services
(718) 731-3500
716 Fairmount Place
Bronx, NY
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Women

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Montefiore Medical Center (SATP)
(718) 583-0600x106
2005 Jerome Avenue
Bronx, NY
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Methadone Maintenance, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, French, Spanish

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Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center
(718) 518-3700x3302
321 East Tremont Avenue
Bronx, NY
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Halfway house, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)

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(718) 653-1537
3584 Jerome Avenue
Bronx, NY
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women, Men, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
Spanish

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Recognizing Alcoholism and Drug Addiction

It’s not always easy to recognize alcoholism and drug addiction. For some people the slide toward bottom happens very quickly and it’s easily detected. Someone in the grip of addiction is typically so consumed with alcohol or drugs that little else matters. Personal appearance, responsibilities, normal activities, relationships, sleep and eating patterns all deteriorate. Others are high-functioning and can hide their alcoholism and drug addiction for long periods of time before it begins to interfere with their life.

Recognizing Alcoholism and Drug Addiction: Patterns

Someone who is struggling with alcoholism and drug addiction will typically have certain patterns of usage. For example, the must-have nightly cocktails, always having alcohol available in the house or at social functions, mood swings that could indicate someone is high or coming down off of a high, unusual sleeping patterns, isolating, leaving the house at odd hours, frequent visits to the doctor complaining of symptoms that require pain medication – these are patterns to watch.

If alcohol or drug usage is not interfering with an individual’s ability to manage life or relationships, then it’s not yet at a problem level. Some people can use alcohol and drugs for recreational purposes while others get hooked immediately. The best indication is the manageability of a person’s life.

Recognizing Alcoholism and Drug Addiction: Appearance

Generally a person’s appearance and their surroundings are indicative o...

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