Alcohol Dependency San Diego CA

The terms alcoholism and alcohol dependency are often used interchangeably. While both indicate a physical reliance upon alcohol, alcohol dependency is characterized by a dependence upon alcohol that results in physical withdrawal symptoms while alcoholism is an addiction to alcohol characterized by marked behavioral problems due to prolonged and excessive harmful use.

San Diego Health Alliance
(619) 718-9890
7020 Friars Road
San Diego, CA
Hotline
(866) 762-3766
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Men
Language Services
Spanish

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Advanced Healthcare
(619) 281-6414
5333 Mission Center Road
San Diego, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders
Language Services
Spanish

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Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital
(858) 694-8300
7850 Vista Hill Avenue
San Diego, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Hospital inpatient, Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Seniors/older adults
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hmong, Korean, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese

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Mission Treatment Services Inc
(858) 715-1211
6691 Convoy Court
San Diego, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Pregnant/postpartum women
Language Services
Tagalog

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Sharp Vista Pacifica
(800) 734-3477
7989 Linda Vista Road
San Diego, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Hospital inpatient, Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Substance Abuse Evaluation
(619) 280-3059
3505 Camino Del Rio South
San Diego, CA
Hotline
(619) 280-3025
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
Spanish

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Psycare Associates Inc
(858) 279-1223
4540 Kearny Villa Road
San Diego, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Mental Health Systems Inc
(858) 505-0228
6693 Convoy Court
San Diego, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Women
Language Services
Spanish

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Union of Pan Asian Communities
(619) 521-5720
3288 El Cajon Boulevard
San Diego, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese

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Volunteers of America
(619) 232-7754
741 11th Avenue
San Diego, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Gays and Lesbians, Seniors/older adults, Men, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
Spanish

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Alcohol Dependency

The terms alcoholism and alcohol dependency are often used interchangeably. While both indicate a physical reliance upon alcohol, alcohol dependency is characterized by a dependence upon alcohol that results in physical withdrawal symptoms while alcoholism is an addiction to alcohol characterized by marked behavioral problems due to prolonged and excessive harmful use.

This may seem like splitting hairs and it’s likely only a trained professional could be able to differentiate between alcohol dependency and alcoholism. While the marked difference is characterized by behavioral and personality patterns, in all likelihood alcohol dependency is merely a precursor to alcoholism. No one can tell when the invisible line will be crossed.

Someone experiencing alcohol dependency can be said to be physically dependent upon alcohol and will suffer withdrawal symptoms when alcohol leaves their system. These symptoms can range from mild to severe, resulting in headache, nausea, tremors, irritability, insomnia and anxiety. A higher level of dependency will result in more severe withdrawal symptoms, such as night sweats, night terrors, hallucinations, delirium tremens (DTs) and seizures.

Its important to not get too caught up in the differences between alcohol dependency and alcoholism. The best judge is not a professional but your own experience. If you are suffering serious consequences from your alcohol use that is jeopardizing your health, relationships, work, school, ...

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