The Dangers of Alcohol Abuse Knoxville TN

Alcoholism is a disease. Those who are addicted crave drinking as much as they need food and air. There is no cure, but there is treatment . Those who seek treatment may still relapse, but their chance of being sober is much better than trying to stick it out alone. Alcohol abuse is very serious. Without treatment, it’s very unlikely that someone will defeat it on their own.

DRD Knoxville Medical Clinic
(865) 522-0161
626 Bernard Avenue
Knoxville, TN
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Bradford Health Services
(865) 693-9326
301 South Gallaher View Road
Knoxville, TN
Hotline
(800) 879-7272
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Helen Ross McNabb Center Inc
(865) 521-9788
201 West Springdale Avenue
Knoxville, TN
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Women
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Child and Family Tennessee
(865) 246-1100
3006 Lake Brook Boulevard
Knoxville, TN
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Residential beds for clients' children
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Agape Inc
(865) 546-7577
215 East Scott Avenue
Knoxville, TN
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Women
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Helen Ross McNabb Center Inc
(865) 523-4704
5310 Ball Camp Pike
Knoxville, TN
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Hospital inpatient, Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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E M Jellinek Center
(865) 525-4627
130 Hinton Avenue
Knoxville, TN
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Gays and Lesbians, Seniors/older adults, Men, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Florence Crittenton Agency
(865) 602-2021
Substance Abuse Program
Knoxville, TN
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Gays and Lesbians, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Criminal justice clients

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Peninsula Lighthouse
(865) 970-9800
6800 Baum Drive NW
Knoxville, TN
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
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Baptist Behavioral Health
(865) 632-5520
137 Blount Avenue
Knoxville, TN
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Hospital inpatient, Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Seniors/older adults
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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The Dangers of Alcohol Abuse

If you or someone you care about is dealing with the dangers of alcohol abuse , it is so important that you seek professional help immediately. Alcohol can be just as deadly as any street drug. It’s cheap and easy to get a hold of, and can quickly make the user incapacitated. When alcohol is the substance you abuse, you’re doing damage to your body that can be irreversible. Your liver is the biggest concern when someone is battling alcohol abuse. Diseases like cirrhosis of the liver are no joke and it can take your life. Seeking treatment to defeat alcohol addiction is essential to save lives.

Alcoholism is a disease. Those who are addicted crave drinking as much as they need food and air. There is no cure, but there is treatment . Those who seek treatment may still relapse, but their chance of being sober is much better than trying to stick it out alone. Alcohol abuse is very serious. Without treatment, it’s very unlikely that someone will defeat it on their own. That is why programs like Alcoholics Anonymous are in place, to assist people on their way to sobriety. If something more drastic is needed, then there are rehab clinics you can check into.

Alcohol Abuse is a Serious Disease

When someone says they have a problem with alcohol, so many people say “just stop drinking it.” These people do not understand the control the addiction has over the abuser. Alcohol abuse is just like any other addiction. It overtakes the person. They are no longer in control of their actio...

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