The Relationship between Alcohol and Drugs Aurora CO

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 [...]

Buckingham Psychological Services
(303) 750-7411
1450 South Havana Street
Aurora, CO
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, DUI/DWI offenders

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Community Partnerships and Associates
(303) 363-1444
11111 East Mississippi Avenue
Aurora, CO
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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DUI/DWI offenders
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Chrysalis Counseling Center
(303) 360-0900
14201 East 4th Avenue
Aurora, CO
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

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Anchor Counseling Inc
(303) 367-9356
15290 East 6th Avenue
Aurora, CO
Services Provided
Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Men, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
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Spanish

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Eagle Counseling Services, Inc.
(303) 363-8152
2200 Chambers Road
Aurora, CO
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Gays and Lesbians, Women, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
Spanish

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Arapahoe House
(303) 412-3703
1290 South Potomac Street
Aurora, CO
Services Provided
Detoxification
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less)

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SITEC Inc
(720) 747-4832
2600 South Parker Road
Aurora, CO
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
Spanish

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BI Incorporated
(303) 699-8181
15290 East 6th Avenue
Aurora, CO
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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Aurora Center for Treatment Inc
(303) 340-8990
1591 Chambers Road
Aurora, CO
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

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Peoria Treatment Center
(303) 361-9895
1010 South Joliet Street
Aurora, CO
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women, Men, Criminal justice clients

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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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