The Relationship between Alcohol and Drugs Monrovia CA

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 [...]

Santa Anita Family Service
(626) 359-9358x26
605 South Myrtle Avenue
Monrovia, CA
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Living Proof Recovery Center
(626) 205-2518
41 East Foothill Boulevard
Arcadia, CA
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Adolescents
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Mid Valley Recovery Services Inc
(626) 453-3407
3430 Cogswell Road
El Monte, CA
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Substance abuse
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Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
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Absolute Control Transitional
(626) 792-8797
2331 East Foothill Boulevard
Pasadena, CA
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Substance abuse , Halfway house
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Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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(626) 444-9000
11411 Valley Road
El Monte, CA
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Substance abuse
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Adolescents
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Spanish

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Phoenix House of California
(626) 357-8612
343 West Foothill Boulevard
Monrovia, CA
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
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Walden House
(626) 258-0300
12423 Dahlia Avenue
El Monte, CA
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Residential beds for clients' children, Criminal justice clients
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(626) 967-2677
17727 East Cypress Street
Covina, CA
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Substance abuse
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Special Programs/Groups
Women

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Las Encinas Hospital
(626) 795-9901
2900 East Del Mar Boulevard
Pasadena, CA
Hotline
(800) 792-2345
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Hospital inpatient, Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders
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(626) 798-0150
3323 East Fairpointe Street
Pasadena, CA
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(888) 789-0150
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Halfway house
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Women, Men
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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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