The Relationship between Alcohol and Drugs Mentor OH

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 [...]

Crossroads Lake County
(440) 255-1700
8445 Munson Road
Mentor, OH
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Adolescents
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Lake Geauga Center on Alcoholism and
(440) 255-0678x202
9083 Mentor Avenue
Mentor, OH
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Substance abuse
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders
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North Coast Center Inc
(440) 953-9999
38879 Mentor Avenue
Willoughby, OH
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Substance abuse
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Ravenwood Mental Health Center
(440) 285-3568x306
12557 Ravenwood Drive
Chardon, OH
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(440) 285-5665
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Criminal justice clients

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Lake Geauga Center on Alcoholism and
(440) 285-9119
200 Center Street
Chardon, OH
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders
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Neighboring
(440) 354-9924
5930 Heisley Road
Mentor, OH
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Substance abuse , Buprenorphine Services
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Outpatient
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders

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Lake Geauga Center on Alcoholism and
(440) 354-2848
796 Oak Street
Painesville, OH
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Substance abuse , Halfway house, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient

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Laurelwood Hospital
(440) 953-3000
35900 Euclid Avenue
Willoughby, OH
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Substance abuse , Detoxification
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Hospital inpatient, Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders

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Catholic Charities Services
(440) 285-3537
10771 Mayfield Road
Chardon, OH
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient

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Moore Counseling and Mediation
(216) 404-1900
22639 Euclid Ave
Euclid, OH
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Substance abuse
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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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