The Relationship between Alcohol and Drugs Borger TX

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 [...]

South East Texas Management Network
(409) 883-2973
4303 North Tejas Parkway
Orange, TX
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Criminal justice clients
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Catholic Charities of Dallas
(214) 623-9976
4500 West Davis Street
Dallas, TX
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Adolescents
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Spanish

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Solace Counseling Assoicates PLLC
(214) 522-4640
1475 Prudential Drive
Dallas, TX
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
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Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment

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South Texas Council on Alc/Drug Abuse
(956) 488-0342
224 Chaparral Boulevard
Rio Grande City, TX
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(800) 487-7752
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Criminal justice clients
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Spanish

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Green Oaks Behavior Healthcare
(972) 985-1599
4001 West 15th Street
Plano, TX
Hotline
(972) 991-9504
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Center for Healthcare Services
(210) 731-1320
3031 IH 10 West
San Antonio, TX
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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West Texas Counseling and
(254) 742-0490
2610 Exchange Place
Temple, TX
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Substance abuse , Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Coastal Bend Outpatient Services Inc
(361) 888-4188
1201 Agnes Street
Corpus Christi, TX
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Criminal justice clients

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A New Freedom
(713) 956-5597
1311 Antoine drive
Houston, TX
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Halfway house
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Men

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DePaul Center
(254) 776-5970
301 Londonderry Drive
Waco, TX
Hotline
(254) 776-5970
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Substance abuse , Detoxification
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Hospital inpatient, Outpatient

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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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