The Relationship between Alcohol and Drugs Auburn WA

When the subject is abuse or addiction alcohol is frequently mentioned in one breath with drugs. In fact, alcohol consumption is more often regarded as a separate subject; its abuse is often discussed separately from that of drugs. But can alcohol be considered a drug?Drug definedIf a textbook definition is used, a drug may be [...]

Seattle Mental Health
(206) 302-2200
4238 Auburn Way North
Auburn, WA
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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Alcohol Drug Services of WA
(253) 939-2243
4204 Aubrun Way North
Auburn, WA
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DUI/DWI offenders
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(253) 939-4055
2704 I Street
Auburn, WA
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Substance abuse
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Assessment/Treatment Associates Inc
(253) 205-8200
4508 Auburn Way North
Auburn, WA
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, DUI/DWI offenders

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Intercept Associates
(253) 941-7555
30620 Pacific Highway South
Federal Way, WA
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents
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Future Visions Program Inc
(253) 735-2718
620 M Street NE
Auburn, WA
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

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Lakeside Milam Recovery Centers Inc
(253) 859-6436
721 45th Street NE
Auburn, WA
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Western Washington Alcohol and Drug
(253) 536-5549
4210 Auburn Way North
Auburn, WA
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders

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All About Choices Inc
(253) 218-0317
1833 Auburn Way North
Auburn, WA
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, DUI/DWI offenders
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Arch Recovery Foundation
(253) 815-0137
33530 1st Way South
Federal Way, WA
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient

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The Relationship between Alcohol and Drugs

When the subject is abuse or addiction alcohol is frequently mentioned in one breath with drugs. In fact, alcohol consumption is more often regarded as a separate subject; its abuse is often discussed separately from that of drugs. But can alcohol be considered a drug?Drug defined

If a textbook definition is used, a drug may be defined as a substance that has an effect on living cells and their function and is also used for medical purposes for the diagnosis, prevention and cure of disorders and diseases. As such, alcohol may not be considered as a drug since it is not used directly to affect a cure. However, it is also a substance that can have similar effects to drugs to disinfect, act as an analgesic, a tranquilizer or rarely, a stimulant.

The link between alcohol and drugs

Alcohol is said to possibly be a contributor to health as some are some drugs, but alcohol, like some drugs can be addictive. When used in moderate amounts, alcohol has been said to improve cardiovascular health. However, health experts discourage non-drinkers to start drinking alcohol for the sole reason of benefiting the heart. They recommend that other methods such as exercising and eating a good diet should be considered as the first line of defense.

As an addictive substance, alcohol can be as bad as drugs. Alcohol abuse and addiction, often referred in general terms as alcoholism, is a common problem in many communities, able to cut across economic and social barriers. It also produces a phy...

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