The Relationship between Alcohol and Drugs Lacey WA

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 [...]

Right Step Inc
(360) 923-9585
801 Sleater-Kinney Road SE
Lacey, WA
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Substance abuse
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Nisqually Tribe
(360) 459-5312
4816 She-Nah-Num Drive SE
Olympia, WA
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Substance abuse
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(360) 357-7986
203 4th Avenue
Olympia, WA
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Sea Mar Olympia Branch
(360) 570-8258
409 Custer Way
Tumwater, WA
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True North Student Assistance and
(360) 464-6870
7219 Cleanwater Lane
Tumwater, WA
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Substance abuse treatment
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Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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Adolescents

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Providence St Peter CDC
(360) 456-7575
4800 College Street SE
Lacey, WA
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
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Hospital inpatient, Outpatient
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Adolescents, Seniors/older adults, DUI/DWI offenders
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South Sound Clinic of
(360) 413-6910
6700 Martin Way East
Olympia, WA
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Substance abuse , Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification
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Outpatient
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True North Student Assistance and
(360) 533-9749
7219 Cleanwater Lane SW
Tumwater, WA
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Substance abuse treatment
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Outpatient
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Adolescents, Pregnant/postpartum women

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Behavioral Health Services
(360) 704-7170
6128 Capitol Boulevard SE
Tumwater, WA
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Substance abuse treatment
Types of Care
Outpatient
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, DUI/DWI offenders

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Olympia Psychotherapy, Inc.
(360) 352-3034
1408 State Avenue
Olympia, WA
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, DUI/DWI offenders

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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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