The Dangers of Alcohol Abuse Oak Forest IL

Alcoholism is a disease. Those who are addicted crave drinking as much as they need food and air. There is no cure, but there is treatment . Those who seek treatment may still relapse, but their chance of being sober is much better than trying to stick it out alone. Alcohol abuse is very serious. Without treatment, it’s very unlikely that someone will defeat it on their own.

Bremen Youth Services
(708) 687-9200
15350 Oak Park Avenue
Oak Forest, IL
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents

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Palos Community Hospital
(708) 923-4000x5775
12251 South 80th Avenue
Palos Heights, IL
Hotline
(708) 361-8255
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification
Types of Care
Hospital inpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Seniors/older adults

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Link and Option Center
(708) 331-4880
15652 Homan Avenue
Markham, IL
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Seniors/older adults, Women, Men, Criminal justice clients

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Guildhaus Halfway House
(708) 385-3228
2413 West Canal Street
Blue Island, IL
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Men

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Primary Care Center
(708) 460-2370
15300 West Avenue
Orland Park, IL
Hotline
(708) 361-8255
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women

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New Visions Counseling Services Inc
(630) 493-1100
7808 West College Drive
Palos Heights, IL
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders

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Associates in Alcohol and
(708) 349-2654
62 Orland Square Drive
Orland Park, IL
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Criminal justice clients
Language Services
Spanish

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Ingalls Memorial Hospital Department
(708) 333-2300
1 Ingalls Drive
Harvey, IL
Hotline
(800) 543-6453
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Family Guidance Centers Inc
(708) 333-8960
15400 South Page Avenue
Harvey, IL
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Methadone Maintenance
Types of Care
Outpatient

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A Safe Haven
(708) 389-6450
12535 South Central Street
Alsip, IL
Hotline
(312) 372-6707
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Residential beds for clients' children

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The Dangers of Alcohol Abuse

If you or someone you care about is dealing with the dangers of alcohol abuse , it is so important that you seek professional help immediately. Alcohol can be just as deadly as any street drug. It’s cheap and easy to get a hold of, and can quickly make the user incapacitated. When alcohol is the substance you abuse, you’re doing damage to your body that can be irreversible. Your liver is the biggest concern when someone is battling alcohol abuse. Diseases like cirrhosis of the liver are no joke and it can take your life. Seeking treatment to defeat alcohol addiction is essential to save lives.

Alcoholism is a disease. Those who are addicted crave drinking as much as they need food and air. There is no cure, but there is treatment . Those who seek treatment may still relapse, but their chance of being sober is much better than trying to stick it out alone. Alcohol abuse is very serious. Without treatment, it’s very unlikely that someone will defeat it on their own. That is why programs like Alcoholics Anonymous are in place, to assist people on their way to sobriety. If something more drastic is needed, then there are rehab clinics you can check into.

Alcohol Abuse is a Serious Disease

When someone says they have a problem with alcohol, so many people say “just stop drinking it.” These people do not understand the control the addiction has over the abuser. Alcohol abuse is just like any other addiction. It overtakes the person. They are no longer in control of their actio...

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