Recognizing Alcoholism and Drug Addiction Oceanside 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.

Rebuild
(760) 721-6241
2103 El Camino Real
Oceanside, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders

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Turning Point Crisis Center
(760) 439-2800
1738 South Tremont Street
Oceanside, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less)

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McAlister Institute for Trt and Educ
(760) 806-1495
3744 Santa Ynez Way
Oceanside, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Halfway house
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents

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Mental Health Systems Inc
(760) 940-1836x20
504 West Vista Way
Vista, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Alpha Project
(760) 630-9922
975 and 993 Postal Way
Vista, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Language Services
Spanish

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McAllister Institute for Trt and Educ
(760) 754-1393
2964 Oceanside Boulevard
Oceanside, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient

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McAlister Institute for Trt and Educ
(760) 721-2781
2821 Oceanside Boulevard
Oceanside, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification
Types of Care
Outpatient
Language Services
Spanish

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McAlister Institute for Trt and Educ
(760) 757-7166x0
4010 Via Serra
Oceanside, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less)
Language Services
Spanish

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Choices in Recovery Center
(760) 945-5290
733 South Santa Fe Avenue
Vista, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Mental Health Systems Inc
(760) 726-2656
1010 East Vista Way
Vista, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
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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