Alcoholism and Drug Addiction La Follette TN

Most people don’t want to admit they have a problem with alcoholism or drug addiction. They may be able to control it at times (but not all the time) and this reinforces the idea that they can quit anytime they want. Do you find this to be true for you? If you’ve ever lost jobs, relationships or opportunities because of alcohol or drugs, or been involved with the law because of alcohol or drugs and continue to use in spite of these consequences, it’s likely you have a problem with alcohol and drugs and cannot quit on your own.

Cherokee Health Systems
(865) 992-3849
4330 Maynardville Highway
Maynardville, TN
Hotline
(865) 992-3849
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Frontier Health Inc
(423) 639-1104
401 Holston Drive
Greeneville, TN
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders

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Peninsula Outpatient Center
(865) 970-9800
124 North Henderson Avenue
Sevierville, TN
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Harbor House Inc
(901) 743-1836x2228
1979 Alcy Road
Memphis, TN
Hotline
(615) 780-5901
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Halfway house
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders
Language Services
Spanish

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Helen Ross McNabb/Gateway Center
(865) 524-5757
3845 Holston College Road
Louisville, TN
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents

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Cherokee Health Systems
(865) 947-6220
7714 Conner Road
Powell, TN
Hotline
(865) 947-6220
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Bradford Health Services
(423) 892-2639
6160 Shallowford Road
Chattanooga, TN
Hotline
(423) 892-2639
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, DUI/DWI offenders
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Dutch, French, Spanish

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Johnson Mental Health Center
(423) 870-9033
420 Bell Avenue
Chattanooga, TN
Hotline
(800) 704-2651
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Frontier Health Inc
(423) 232-4130
900 Buffalo Street
Johnson City, TN
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Gays and Lesbians, Seniors/older adults

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Veterans Affairs Medical Center/TVHs
(800) 876-7093x3813
3400 Lebanon Road
Murfreesboro, TN
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Halfway house, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Hospital inpatient, Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Residential beds for clients' children
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Alcoholism and Drug Addiction

Most people don’t want to admit they have a problem with alcoholism or drug addiction. They may be able to control it at times (but not all the time) and this reinforces the idea that they can quit anytime they want. Do you find this to be true for you? If you’ve ever lost jobs, relationships or opportunities because of alcohol or drugs, or been involved with the law because of alcohol or drugs and continue to use in spite of these consequences, it’s likely you have a problem with alcohol and drugs and cannot quit on your own.

Alcoholism and Drug Addiction is Progressive

People generally don’t start off becoming addicted to drugs and alcohol. Although this can happen with certain drugs (such as methamphetamines and crack cocaine), alcoholism and drug addiction generally forms over a period of time. At some point it crosses the line and you become controlled by the alcohol or drug. It begins with an obsession of the mind that needs relief and the only way to relieve it is with another drink or another hit. Before you know it, you’re hooked.

If alcohol or drug usage isn’t yet interfering with your relationships and your responsibilities, it’s just a matter of time. Alcoholism and drug addiction is progressive – it only gets worse, never better.

Alcoholism and Drug Addiction Consequences

Alcoholism and drug addiction has consequences that range from mild to severe depending on the stage of addiction. Early stages may involve inability to perform at school or work due ...

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