Recognizing Alcoholism and Drug Addiction Jeannette PA

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.

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McKeesport, PA
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Substance abuse
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(724) 532-1700
1100 Ligonier Street
Latrobe, PA
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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Substance abuse
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(724) 834-0420
203 South Maple Avenue
Greensburg, PA
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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(412) 373-2234
4327 Northern Pike
Monroeville, PA
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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Adolescents
Language Services
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(412) 824-9300x692
519 Penn Avenue
Turtle Creek, PA
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Criminal justice clients

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(412) 636-5000x5354
400 Holland Avenue
Braddock, PA
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(412) 636-5000
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Hospital inpatient
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders
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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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