Drug and Alcohol Abuse Clifton Park NY
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Women, Men
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents
Language Services
Spanish
Substance abuse , Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women, Men, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
Spanish
Schenectady, NY
Substance abuse , Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women, Men, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Seniors/older adults, Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
(518) 346-4436
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired
(518) 783-5381
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Gays and Lesbians, Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired
Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Outpatient
Ballston Spa, NY
(518) 885-6884
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women, Men, Criminal justice clients
Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Drug and alcohol abuse are serious problems that can have a negative impact on every aspect of your life. Drug and alcohol abuse is generally the precursor to addiction, but not always.
Drug and Alcohol Abuse is Situational
Drug and alcohol abuse typically occurs in response to life situations and may only be temporary, but generally needs to be interrupted before it leads to addiction. Life situations that can trigger drug and alcohol abuse include loss of a loved one, job loss, poor health, divorce, major move, exposure to trauma or abuse whether physical, mental or emotional. Any of these experiences or a combination thereof can result in a person increasing the use of drugs or alcohol to cope, relieve stress or escape.
Drug and Alcohol Abuse can lead to Addiction
Many of the events surrounding drug and alcohol addiction can be so traumatic that an individual uses drugs and alcohol to “check out” of life. In this event, the drug and alcohol use needs to be interrupted before it spirals into addiction. Generally family members, loved ones and friends will notice and encourage the person to get help. A good counselor or therapist can help someone address the underlying reasons for turning to drugs and alcohol. Support groups and journaling may be suggested to help move through overwhelming emotions the person is using drugs and alcohol to suppress.
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Mixing Alcohol and Medications
Combining alcohol with medications of any kind can have severe health consequences. Alcohol is a depressant and has the ability to react to other depressant-like medications whether over-the-counter or prescription medicines. Be aware that mixing a cocktail, a glass of wine or a beer can enhance a medication’s sedating effects. Medicines such as opiate painkillers, even the synthetic opiates, sleep medicines, sedatives, anti-anxiety, and over the counter liquid medications such as cough syrups and liquid laxatives combined with alcohol can cause synergism. Synergism means that the alcohol doubles or triples the effects of the medications. Some symptoms that might indicate a problem with synergism might be: memory problems, loss of coordination, unsteady gait or frequent falls, changes in sleeping habits, unexplained bruising, being uncertain about yourself, irritability, sadness, depression, unexplained chronic pain, changes in eating habits, problems breathing, problems finishing sentences, incontinence, lack of interest in activities.
Ask your physician and pharmacist any questions you might have before accepting any new medication, especially if you drink alcohol on a regular basis. Write down answers if you have to. Many liquid over-the-counter medications already have alcohol in them, such as Nyquil, some Robitussin formulas, some liquid laxatives, etc. Some formulas have up to 10% alcohol in them. Women tend to have less water in their body and less muscle mass than men; therefore levels of medications can affect them differently. Women should reduce their intake of alcohol when taking prescriptions or OTCs that have alcohol in them.
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Addiction is a disease that no one should have to deal with alone. It is imperative that citizens of a city or county have access to top quality addiction treatment services. People from all walks of life can be susceptible to developing a substance use disorder in response to trauma they have endured, or lifestyle circumstances begetting maladaptive coping mechanisms.When a person is in the grips of addiction, they can become isolated and unable to see their condition for what it is—an illness that can be managed.Whether you are in Nashville or in the greater Nashville area such as Brentwood, Franklin, Hendersonville, etc, at Southeast Addiction, our outpatient addiction treatment programs offer something for individuals of all levels of commitment.
Located in Orange County, California, Connections Mental Health is a residential treatment center that focuses on treating a range of mental health conditions. It treats a maximum of 6 clients at a time to create individualized care. With compassion at the core of its approach, the team provides a comprehensive evaluation before treatment to customize clients’ care plans to meet a diversity of needs.Mental Health Treatment Connections Mental Health can help those with depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder (BPD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), schizophrenia, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and suicidal and homicidal ideation. Connections Mental Health additionally has a 24/7 supervised eating disorder program backed by a team of psychiatrists, psychologists, dietitians, and medical doctors. They offer a special program for people with premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).Comprehensive TherapiesConnections Mental Health uses 1:1, group, and family-based therapy (FBT) to help clients recover. FBT restores healthy habits and builds open communication within the family. They offer evidence-based therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and motivational interviewing. Connections Mental Health offers medication management based on their clinical assessment. They incorporate the Seeking Safety program into treatment. Seeking Safety creates a safe space to develop coping skills, emotion regulation, and resilience through therapies that focus on healing current feelings and behaviors, not past ones.Holistic HealingConnections Mental Health utilizes holistic tools as part of their rehab process like yoga, mindfulness, and meditation, and other modalities like art therapy, to complement the recovery process. These therapies can help clients develop coping strategies, reduce stress, and improve overall well-being. Connection Mental Health’s Orange County residential home has a backyard with comfortable seating and a firepit.
Compassionate care for individuals with opioid and alcohol use disorders. Substance use disorders are a leading cause of death, incarceration, hospitalizations, motor vehicle crashes, and numerous medical complications such as hepatitis C and HIV. We are passionate about recovery, and strive to help each patient achieve their own recovery from substance use disorders is a lifelong journey which begins with education, medical optimization, and accountability.We are proud to serve Texas as the Top Houston Suboxone Doctor and the surrounding areas with In-Office and Virtual Visit Appointments! He provides Concierge-level compassionate care for individuals with Opioid and Alcohol Use Disorders and believes treatment for addiction works to help individuals maintain long-term abstinence and recovery.With Dr. Giannotti, appointments are zero-wait, always on time as he specializes in services and treatments such as:- Anxiety treatment- Depression treatment- Insomnia treatment- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)Sometimes the smallest step in the right direction ends up being the biggest step in one's life. Tip Toe if you must, but Dr. Giannotti is here to take the step beside you.
At Skywood, we are deeply invested in helping you regain your health. Our programming approach to recovery is designed with that in mind, from individual and group therapy to adventure therapy, art therapy and yoga. Each of these activities builds on the others to get to the root causes of addiction, introduce healthy new habits, address any co-occurring mental health issues and provide the mental and physical space you need in order to heal. We also provide access to regular 12-Step meetings and peer support groups. What we do at Skywood is different for several reasons. First, we treat addiction and mental health at the same time in a highly integrated way, looking to restore a person’s physical, emotional, mental and spiritual well-being. Second, we focus on resolving trauma, underlying issues and deep-rooted emotional pain that often causes substance abuse in the first place. Lastly, we emphasize life skills that help each person build a foundation for sustainable, long-term recovery.