The Relationship between Alcohol and Drugs Brazil IN

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 [...]

Hamilton Center Inc
(812) 448-8801
1211 East National Avenue
Brazil, IN
Hotline
(800) 742-0787
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

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Hamilton Center Inc
(812) 231-8171x231
66 Wabash Court
Terre Haute, IN
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(800) 742-0787
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

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Recovery Associates Inc
(812) 232-5272
2911 Ijams Drive
Terre Haute, IN
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Substance abuse , 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
Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Hamilton Center Inc
(765) 569-2031
215 North Jefferson Street
Rockville, IN
Hotline
(800) 742-0787
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders

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Volunteers of America of Indiana Inc
(317) 686-5800
927 North Pennsylvania Street
Indianapolis, IN
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
Spanish

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Recovery Associates Inc
(812) 478-5454
605 Ohio Street
Terre Haute, IN
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Hamilton Center Inc
(812) 231-8323
620 8th Avenue
Terre Haute, IN
Hotline
(800) 742-0787
Services Provided
Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Hospital inpatient

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Hamilton Center Inc
(765) 832-2436
510 South Main Street
Clinton, IN
Hotline
(800) 742-0787
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders

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Hamilton Center Inc
(765) 653-1024
239 Hillsdale Avenue
Greencastle, IN
Hotline
(800) 742-0787
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders

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Clark Memorial Hospital
(812) 283-2147
1220 Missouri Avenue
Jeffersonville, IN
Hotline
(812) 283-2811
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification
Types of Care
Hospital inpatient, Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Seniors/older adults
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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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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