The Relationship between Alcohol and Drugs Novi MI

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 [...]

Insight Recovery Center
(248) 442-4944
24230 Karim Boulevard
Novi, MI
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
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Broe Rehabilitation Services Inc
(248) 474-2763x29
33634 West Eight Mile Road
Farmington Hills, MI
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Substance abuse
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Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders

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(248) 788-9394
33493 West 14 Mile Road
Farmington Hills, MI
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders
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Polish

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Henry Ford Health Systems
(248) 661-6101
6773 West Maple Road
West Bloomfield, MI
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
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Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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Adolescents
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Arabic, Chaldean, Hebrew, Polish

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Eastwood Clinics
(734) 425-4070
17250 Farmington Road
Livonia, MI
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Women

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Community Network Services Inc
(248) 994-8001
38855 Hills Tech Drive
Farmington Hills, MI
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders

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Hegira Programs Inc (HPI)
(248) 347-3470
115 North Center Street
Northville, MI
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Women
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Oakland Family Services
(248) 624-3812x203
2045 West Maple Road
Walled Lake, MI
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Hindi

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Counseling Associates Inc
(248) 848-1558
33045 Hamilton Court
Farmington Hills, MI
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women, Men

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Counseling/Assessment Associates LLC
(248) 324-9744
32969 Hamilton Court
Farmington Hills, MI
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
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DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

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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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