Understanding Alcohol Addiction Martin TN

When you have a chemical dependence to alcohol, treatment is essential to try and stop the decomposition of the quality of life. This addiction can bring on health concerns and can cause problems in your career and family life. People lose their jobs over alcohol addiction and have even lost their families because of their unwillingness to change.

Pathways of Tennessee Inc
(731) 587-3854
457 Hannings Lane
Martin, TN
Hotline
(800) 372-0693
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Pathways of Tennessee Inc
(731) 885-9333
930 Mount Zion Road
Union City, TN
Hotline
(800) 372-0693
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Quinco Mental Health Center
(731) 645-5753
641 East Poplar Street
Selmer, TN
Hotline
(800) 467-2515
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Volunteer Behavioral Healthcare System
(423) 570-0077
7200 Rhea County Highway
Dayton, TN
Hotline
(800) 704-2651
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Cherokee Health Systems
(423) 586-5032
815 West 5th North Street
Morristown, TN
Hotline
(423) 586-5032
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Baptist Memorial Hospital
(731) 884-8400x8266
1201 Bishop Street
Union City, TN
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification
Types of Care
Hospital inpatient, Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment

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Carey Counseling Center Inc
(731) 885-8810
201 West Main Street
Union City, TN
Hotline
(800) 353-9918
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Frontier Health Inc
(423) 232-2600
106 East Watauga Avenue
Johnson City, TN
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Men, Criminal justice clients

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DRD Knoxville Medical Clinic
(865) 522-0161
626 Bernard Avenue
Knoxville, TN
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Carey Counseling Center Inc
(731) 642-0521
408 Virginia Street
Paris, TN
Hotline
(800) 353-9918
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, DUI/DWI offenders

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Understanding Alcohol Addiction

When someone is addicted to alcohol, it consumes them. It is a disease. The person has developed a chemical dependency to the drug, and they rely on it to function normally. This goes further than just someone who goes out and overindulges every once and a while, though that can be just as dangerous, especially if the person is getting behind the wheel during these binges. Someone who has an alcohol addiction needs to consume the drug on a regular basis. To them, alcohol is as important as consuming food; to them, it is nourishment.

If you’re addicted to alcohol, you do not listen to the health risks involved and you disregard the negative consequences, like the social problems it can create. You’re often in denial that you have a problem, and claim you can stop at anytime. Though someone with a true alcohol addiction will keep drinking until they’ve either hit rock bottom or worse, they die.

Dealing with Alcohol Addiction

When you have a chemical dependence to alcohol, treatment is essential to try and stop the decomposition of the quality of life. This addiction can bring on health concerns and can cause problems in your career and family life. People lose their jobs over alcohol addiction and have even lost their families because of their unwillingness to change. Genetic studies are linking alcohol addiction to inherited traits, but it doesn’t have to be so. If alcoholism runs in your family, you can get help before it gets out of control. Don’t fall victim to this de...

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