Recognizing Alcoholism and Drug Addiction Olney 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.

Montgomery General Hospital
(301) 774-8800
18101 Prince Philip Drive
Olney, MD
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Substance abuse , Detoxification
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Hospital inpatient, Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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14701 Avery Road
Rockville, MD
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Substance abuse
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Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient
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Avery House
(301) 762-4651
14705 Avery Road
Rockville, MD
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Substance abuse , Halfway house
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Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Residential beds for clients' children
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Kolmac Clinic
(301) 330-7696
15932 Shady Grove Road
Gaithersburg, MD
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Substance abuse , Buprenorphine Services
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MRB Counseling Services Inc
(301) 527-0854
317 East Diamond Avenue
Gaithersburg, MD
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
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Spanish

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Metro Counseling Services Inc
(301) 670-6161
15719 Crabbs Branch Way
Rockville, MD
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders

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Avery Road Treatment Center
(301) 762-5613
14703 Avery Road
Rockville, MD
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
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Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less)
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, French, Hebrew, Spanish

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Hannahs Aftercare and Rehab Center
(301) 384-1615
1201 Millgrove Road
Silver Spring, MD
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Substance abuse , Halfway house
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Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
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Seniors/older adults, Women, Residential beds for clients' children

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Family Health Center
(301) 963-7222
16220 South Frederick Avenue
Gaithersburg, MD
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(301) 963-7222
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Substance abuse , Detoxification
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Outpatient
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Portugese, Spanish

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Gaithersburg, MD
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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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