Recognizing Alcoholism and Drug Addiction Martin TN

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.

Pathways of Tennessee Inc
(731) 587-3854
457 Hannings Lane
Martin, TN
Hotline
(800) 372-0693
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Baptist Memorial Hospital
(731) 884-8400x8266
1201 Bishop Street
Union City, TN
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification
Types of Care
Hospital inpatient, Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment

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Memphis Recovery Centers Inc
(901) 272-7751
1172 Vance Avenue
Memphis, TN
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents

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Cherokee Health Systems
(423) 623-5301
215 Hedrick Drive
Newport, TN
Hotline
(423) 623-5301
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Centerstone
(931) 722-3644
418 South Main Street
Waynesboro, TN
Hotline
(800) 681-7444
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders

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Carey Counseling Center Inc
(731) 885-8810
201 West Main Street
Union City, TN
Hotline
(800) 353-9918
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Pathways of Tennessee Inc
(731) 885-9333
930 Mount Zion Road
Union City, TN
Hotline
(800) 372-0693
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Centerstone
(931) 796-5916
912 Summertown Highway
Hohenwald, TN
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Quinco Mental Health Center
(731) 658-6113x121
10710 Highway 64
Bolivar, TN
Hotline
(800) 467-2515
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Outpatient
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Cocaine and Alcohol Awareness Program
(901) 360-0442
4023 Knight Aronld Street
Memphis, TN
Hotline
(901) 367-7550
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, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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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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