Recognizing Alcoholism and Drug Addiction State College 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.

Bethesda PA Treatment & Healing
(814) 353-8273
1400 Fox Hill Road
State College, PA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women, Men, Criminal justice clients

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Counseling Alternatives Group
(814) 231-0940
444 East College Avenue
State College, PA
Hotline
(814) 235-4658
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
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Spanish

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Quest Services Inc
(814) 357-5953
210 1/2 West High Street
Bellefonte, PA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Auberle
(412) 673-5856x1303
2513 Fifth Avenue
McKeesport, PA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Family Resources
(412) 363-1702
141 South Highland Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Centre Counseling Associates
(814) 861-2055
103 East Beaver Avenue
State College, PA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Clear Concepts Counseling
(814) 355-7629
1082 Zion Road
Bellefonte, PA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

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Quest Services Inc
(814) 342-1515
1169 Philipsburg-Bigler Highway
Philipsburg, PA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Northwestern Human Services of
(215) 368-2022
400 North Broad Street
Lansdale, PA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Discovery House
(724) 779-2010
301 Smith Drive
Cranberry Township, PA
Hotline
(724) 779-2010
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Methadone Maintenance
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with HIV/AIDS, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women

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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

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