The Relationship between Alcohol and Drugs Waupaca WI

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 [...]

Riverside Medical Center Behav Health
(715) 258-8459
190 Grand Seasons Drive
Waupaca, WI
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Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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(414) 383-4455
1225 West Mitchell Street
Milwaukee, WI
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Substance abuse treatment, Buprenorphine Services
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(920) 907-0813
17 Forast Avenue
Fond Du Lac, WI
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Memorial Hospital of Boscobel
(608) 375-6341
205 Parker Street
Boscobel, WI
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Substance abuse treatment, Detoxification
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Hospital inpatient, Outpatient

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SMART Program
(262) 367-5501
120 North Main Street
Hartford, WI
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Substance abuse treatment, Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
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Outpatient
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North Shore Clinic and Consultants Inc
(262) 375-1116
West 62 North 248 Washington Avenue
Cedarburg, WI
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Substance abuse treatment
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Outpatient
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Shorehaven Behavioral Health Inc
(414) 540-2170x234
3900 West Brown Deer Road
Brown Deer, WI
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Substance abuse treatment, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women

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Shawano County Department Comm Progs
(715) 526-5547
504 Lakeland Road
Shawano, WI
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(715) 526-3240
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Substance abuse treatment
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Outpatient
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Bellin Psychiatric Center
(920) 431-5533
301 East Saint Joseph Street
Green Bay, WI
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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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