The Relationship between Alcohol and Drugs Arkansas City KS

When the subject is abuse or addiction alcohol is frequently mentioned in one breath with drugs. In fact, alcohol consumption is more often regarded as a separate subject; its abuse is often discussed separately from that of drugs. But can alcohol be considered a drug?Drug definedIf a textbook definition is used, a drug may be [...]

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(620) 442-1313
325 North 1st Street
Arkansas City, KS
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Cowley County Mental Health and
(620) 442-4540
22214 D Street
Winfield, KS
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Confidential Mental Health and
(913) 707-5532
Valley View Professional Building
Overland Park, KS
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(316) 283-6743
130 East 5th Street
Newton, KS
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Substance Abuse Center of
(913) 362-0045
3505 Rainbow Boulevard
Kansas City, KS
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Substance abuse
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Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient
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Cowley County Community Correction
(620) 221-3454
320 East 9th Street
Winfield, KS
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Outpatient
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Kings Alcohol/Drug Treatment Ctr LLC
(620) 221-6252
2720 East 12th Street
Winfield, KS
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Substance abuse , Detoxification
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Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Outpatient
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DUI/DWI offenders

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Community Corrections
(620) 272-3650
601 North Main Street
Garden City, KS
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Women, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
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Spanish

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Farm Inc
(620) 432-5200
1709 West 7th Street
Chanute, KS
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents

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Therapy For Healthy Living Inc
(620) 669-8404
1 East 9th Street
Hutchinson, KS
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Substance abuse
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The Relationship between Alcohol and Drugs

When the subject is abuse or addiction alcohol is frequently mentioned in one breath with drugs. In fact, alcohol consumption is more often regarded as a separate subject; its abuse is often discussed separately from that of drugs. But can alcohol be considered a drug?Drug defined

If a textbook definition is used, a drug may be defined as a substance that has an effect on living cells and their function and is also used for medical purposes for the diagnosis, prevention and cure of disorders and diseases. As such, alcohol may not be considered as a drug since it is not used directly to affect a cure. However, it is also a substance that can have similar effects to drugs to disinfect, act as an analgesic, a tranquilizer or rarely, a stimulant.

The link between alcohol and drugs

Alcohol is said to possibly be a contributor to health as some are some drugs, but alcohol, like some drugs can be addictive. When used in moderate amounts, alcohol has been said to improve cardiovascular health. However, health experts discourage non-drinkers to start drinking alcohol for the sole reason of benefiting the heart. They recommend that other methods such as exercising and eating a good diet should be considered as the first line of defense.

As an addictive substance, alcohol can be as bad as drugs. Alcohol abuse and addiction, often referred in general terms as alcoholism, is a common problem in many communities, able to cut across economic and social barriers. It also produces a phy...

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