Recognizing Alcoholism and Drug Addiction Cheboygan MI

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.

PHC of MI Inc/DBA Pioneer Counseling
(248) 489-1550
28511 Orchard Lake Road
Farmington Hills, MI
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and
(231) 534-7090
Behavioral Health Sevices
Suttons Bay, MI
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient

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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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Saginaw Psychological Services Inc
(989) 799-2100
2100 Hemmeter Road
Saginaw, MI
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Criminal justice clients

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Catholic Social Services of
(810) 987-9100
2601 13th Street
Port Huron, MI
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Seniors/older adults, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Marquette General
(906) 487-9377
920 Water Street
Hancock, MI
Hotline
(800) 562-9753x3994
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Women
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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North Kent Guidance Services LLC
(616) 361-5001
5250 Northland Drive NE
Grand Rapids, MI
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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DOT Caring Centers Inc
(989) 672-2166
475 State Street
Caro, MI
Hotline
(800) 822-7464
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Naomi''s Nest
(313) 865-1500
245 Pitkin Street
Highland Park, 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, Criminal justice clients

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Metropolitan Rehabilitation Clinics
(248) 967-4310
21700 Greenfield Street
Oak Park, MI
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification
Types of Care
Outpatient

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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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