The Relationship between Alcohol and Drugs Savage MN

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 [...]

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(612) 672-2736
156 Cobblestone Lane
Burnsville, MN
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Substance abuse
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(952) 564-3000
501 East Highway 13
Burnsville, MN
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Anthony Louis Center
(952) 890-8879
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Burnsville, MN
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(952) 447-1117
14162 Commerce Avenue NE
Prior Lake, MN
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Substance abuse
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(952) 432-1391
15025 Glazier Avenue
Apple Valley, MN
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

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River Ridge Treatment Center
(952) 894-7722
1510 East 122nd Street
Burnsville, MN
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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Dakota Treatment Center
(952) 890-4480
11939 River Hills Drive
Burnsville, MN
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
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Outpatient

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Lifestyle Counseling of
(952) 888-3511
9613 Girard Avenue South
Bloomington, MN
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Substance abuse , Detoxification
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, DUI/DWI offenders

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Club Recovery
(952) 926-2526
6550 York Avenue South
Edina, MN
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders

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Progress Valley II
(612) 869-3223
308 East 78th Street
Richfield, MN
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Substance abuse , Halfway house
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Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women

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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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