Recognizing Alcoholism and Drug Addiction Elkridge MD

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.

A Better Way Counseling Services
(410) 730-4500
9017 Red Branch Road
Columbia, MD
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Substance abuse
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Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Gays and Lesbians, Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders

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Addiction Recovery Services
(443) 812-2758
8950 State Route 108
Columbia, MD
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Substance abuse
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Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders

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Alcohol and Drug Recovery (ADR)
(410) 768-3526
706 North Crain Highway
Glen Burnie, MD
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Substance abuse , Buprenorphine Services
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Adolescents, DUI/DWI offenders

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Pine Heights Treatment Center
(410) 646-6970
3455 Wilkens Avenue
Baltimore, MD
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification
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Outpatient
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DUI/DWI offenders

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Central Maryland Addictions
(410) 750-2425
8659 Baltimore National Pike
Ellicott City, MD
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient

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EPOCH Counseling Center
(410) 789-2647
3902 Annapolis Road
Baltimore, MD
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Men, DUI/DWI offenders
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Howard County Health Department
(410) 313-6202
7178 Columbia Gateway Drive
Columbia, MD
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women, Men, Criminal justice clients
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Anne Arundel County Health Department
(410) 222-6725
122 North Langley Road
Glen Burnie, MD
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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EJAL Health Services Inc
(410) 761-3686
550 Crain Highway
Glen Burnie, MD
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Substance abuse , Methadone Maintenance
Types of Care
Outpatient
Language Services
Spanish

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Columbia Addictions Center
(410) 730-1333
5570 Sterrett Place
Columbia, MD
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Substance abuse , Buprenorphine Services
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Outpatient
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Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
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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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