Looking for Alcoholism Treatment Murphysboro IL

Presently, there are three primary drug therapies used to combat alcoholism. Antabuse causes a severe negative reaction in individuals who drink. When mixed with alcohol, antabuse can cause a variety of symptoms ranging from sweating to convulsions. The idea is to associate drinking with these adverse reactions so the individual is less interested in drinking.

Southern IL Regional Social Services
(618) 457-6703x248
604 East College Street
Carbondale, IL
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Women, DUI/DWI offenders
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Perry County Counseling Center Inc
(618) 457-4144
1110 Cedar Court
Carbondale, IL
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Carbondale DUI and Counseling Program
(618) 457-4044
2015 West Main Street
Carbondale, IL
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders

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McHenry County Youth Service Bureau
(815) 338-7360
101 South Jefferson Street
Woodstock, IL
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Pregnant/postpartum women, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
Spanish

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Alcohol and Addictions Outpatient Ctr
(217) 525-5041
525 South Grand Avenue West
Springfield, IL
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders

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Perry Counseling Center Inc
(618) 542-4357
1016 South Madison Street
Du Quoin, IL
Hotline
(618) 542-4357
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Countermeasures Inc
(309) 347-8282
519 Court Street
Pekin, IL
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, DUI/DWI offenders

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DUI Assessments and Services Inc
(815) 433-4025
218 West Madison Street
Ottawa, IL
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders

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Community Resource Center
(618) 548-2181
1325 West Whittaker Street
Salem, IL
Hotline
(618) 533-1391
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Looking for Alcoholism Treatment

There is no treatment for alcoholism. At this moment prevention is the only cure. Specific problems such as cravings, associated with alcohol use can be handled with the aid of drug therapy. Research is underway to develop new drugs that address other symptoms of alcoholism. Presently, there are three primary drug therapies used to combat alcoholism. Antabuse causes a severe negative reaction in individuals who drink. When mixed with alcohol, antabuse can cause a variety of symptoms ranging from sweating to convulsions. The idea is to associate drinking with these adverse reactions so the individual is less interested in drinking. Antabuse does not address the actual physical craving an alcohol experiences. Antabuse has significant risk to the user and should only be used by individuals serious about not drinking.

Treatment for Alcoholism

Unlike Antabuse, Naltrexone actually reduces the physical cravings associated with alcohol dependency. This drug therapy is available in an extended release formula. Generally the pill is prescribed for a specific period of time, such as ten to twelve weeks, as assistance when someone completely stops drinking. This is to prevent relapse which is likely during the early stages of recovery. Naltrexone is also available as an injection. As with any drug therapy, there are possible side effects with this drug. Side effects include joint pain, nausea, vomiting, and anxiety. Campral is the third drug available. Campral helps reestablish chemi...

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