The Relationship between Alcohol and Drugs Durango 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 [...]

Southwest Colorado Mental Health Ctr
(970) 259-2162
281 Sawyer Drive
Durango, CO
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders

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dba Balance Counseling Services
(970) 799-4238
1239 Main Avenue
Durango, CO
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Adolescents, Women, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
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SITEC Inc
(720) 747-4832
2600 South Parker Road
Aurora, CO
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
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Spanish

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Pathways to Freedom LLC
(970) 332-5721
423 Main Street
Wray, CO
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Seniors/older adults, Women, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

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BI Incorporated
(303) 832-1144
1630 Welton Street
Denver, CO
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders

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Pathfinder Clinic Inc
(970) 259-6588
3473 Main Avenue
Durango, CO
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Women, DUI/DWI offenders
Language Services
Spanish

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Cortez Addiction Recovery Services Inc
(970) 799-4238
175 Clover
Bayfield, CO
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Women, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
Spanish

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ARTS Univ of CO Health Sciences Center
(303) 761-2885
3722-3726 West Princeton Circle
Denver, CO
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Criminal justice clients

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Turning Point Center For Youth/Famly
(970) 221-4040
614 South Mathews Street
Fort Collins, CO
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Criminal justice clients

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SLV Family and Addiction Counseling
(719) 589-2974
304 Walnut Street
La Jara, CO
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders
Language Services
Spanish

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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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