Recognizing Alcoholism and Drug Addiction Arcata CA

It’s not always easy to recognize alcoholism and drug addiction. For some people the slide toward bottom happens very quickly and it’s easily detected. Someone in the grip of addiction is typically so consumed with alcohol or drugs that little else matters. Personal appearance, responsibilities, normal activities, relationships, sleep and eating patterns all deteriorate.

United Indian Health Services
(707) 825-5000
1600 Weeot Way
Arcata, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient

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North Coast Subst Abuse Council Inc
(707) 445-0869
1205 Myrtle Avenue
Eureka, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient

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Healthy Moms Program
(707) 441-5220
2910 H Street
Eureka, CA
Hotline
(707) 476-4054
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Pregnant/postpartum women
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Humboldt Recovery Center Inc
(707) 443-4237
905 L Street
Eureka, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Men, Criminal justice clients

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Be Well Now Institute Inc
(310) 324-0447
20710 South Leapwood Avenue
Carson, CA
Hotline
(323) 839-7818
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Seniors/older adults, Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
Creole, Garifuna, German, Spanish

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Alcohol Drug Care Services Inc
(707) 445-1391
528 5th Street
Eureka, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Alcohol and Drug Care Services Inc
(707) 445-3869
1335 C Street
Eureka, CA
Services Provided
Detoxification
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less)

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Humboldt Co Dept of Hlth Human
(707) 476-4054
720 Wood Street
Eureka, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Pregnant/postpartum women

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Asian Community Mental Health Services
(510) 451-6729
310 8th Street
Oakland, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
Chinese, Japanese, Khmer, Mien, Tagalog, Vietnamese

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His Sheltering Arms Inc
(323) 754-6900
10615 South Avalon Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Women

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Recognizing Alcoholism and Drug Addiction

It’s not always easy to recognize alcoholism and drug addiction. For some people the slide toward bottom happens very quickly and it’s easily detected. Someone in the grip of addiction is typically so consumed with alcohol or drugs that little else matters. Personal appearance, responsibilities, normal activities, relationships, sleep and eating patterns all deteriorate. Others are high-functioning and can hide their alcoholism and drug addiction for long periods of time before it begins to interfere with their life.

Recognizing Alcoholism and Drug Addiction: Patterns

Someone who is struggling with alcoholism and drug addiction will typically have certain patterns of usage. For example, the must-have nightly cocktails, always having alcohol available in the house or at social functions, mood swings that could indicate someone is high or coming down off of a high, unusual sleeping patterns, isolating, leaving the house at odd hours, frequent visits to the doctor complaining of symptoms that require pain medication – these are patterns to watch.

If alcohol or drug usage is not interfering with an individual’s ability to manage life or relationships, then it’s not yet at a problem level. Some people can use alcohol and drugs for recreational purposes while others get hooked immediately. The best indication is the manageability of a person’s life.

Recognizing Alcoholism and Drug Addiction: Appearance

Generally a person’s appearance and their surroundings are indicative o...

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