Substance Abuse Apollo PA

Alcohol poisoning is a result of substance abuse that is often over-looked. Alcohol poisoning occurs when alcohol is consumed excessively and begins to adversely affect bodily functions. In severe cases, the body can completely shut down and the person will succumb to cardiac arrest.

RHJ Medical Center Inc
(724) 842-0357
2994 River Road
Vandergrift, PA
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Methadone Maintenance
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Greenbriar Treatment Center
(724) 339-7180
601 6th Street
New Kensington, PA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment

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Family Services Of Western Pennsylvani
(724) 226-0664x833
321 East 5th Avenue
Tarentum, PA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Gateway/Monroeville
(412) 373-2234
4327 Northern Pike
Monroeville, PA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Gateway
(412) 963-7077
1360 Old Freeport Road
Pittsburgh, PA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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SPHS Behavioral Health
(724) 339-6860
408 8th Street
New Kensington, PA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, DUI/DWI offenders
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Butler Regional Recovery Program
(724) 226-7065
1301 Carlisle Street
Natrona Heights, PA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders

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Family Services of Western PA
(724) 226-0664
321 East Fifth Avenue
Tarentum, PA
Hotline
(888) 222-4200
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women, Men, Criminal justice clients

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Teen Challenge of Western Pennsylvania
(724) 265-4100
220 Challenge Lane
Rural Ridge, PA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Men

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Turtle Creek Valley MH/MR Inc
(412) 824-9300x692
519 Penn Avenue
Turtle Creek, PA
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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Substance Abuse

Substance abuse is a large growing problem in our society. Substance abuse basically means using drugs and alcohol in excess. This can include legal and illegal drugs, prescribed and over the counter drugs and even the use of chemicals as inhalants such as glues and solvents.

Recreational substance abuse is the excessive use of drugs for the only purpose of having a good time. This could include using drugs or alcohol at a party with friends. These activities can lead to addiction and harm to one’s body. This could be as serious as a seizure, stroke, heart attack or complete respiratory failure, which ends in death.

Alcohol poisoning is a result of substance abuse that is often over-looked. Alcohol poisoning occurs when alcohol is consumed excessively and begins to adversely affect bodily functions. In severe cases, the body can completely shut down and the person will succumb to cardiac arrest.

Using inhalants (also know as huffing) is very dangerous. The inhalant cuts off the oxygen supply to the user. The active ingredients are often very flammable which when used in a poorly ventilated area can cause to an explosion. Inhalants are a quick way to kill some brain cells.

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