The Relationship between Alcohol and Drugs Burleson TX

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 [...]

Brentwood Clinic South
(817) 207-8700
5201 McCart Street
Fort Worth, TX
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(817) 613-7958
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Substance abuse , Methadone Maintenance
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(817) 921-2771
2209 South Main Street
Fort Worth, TX
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Substance abuse
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DBA Hemphill Treatment Facility
(817) 334-0111
700 Hemphill Street
Fort Worth, TX
Hotline
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
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MH/MR of Tarrant County
(817) 569-4270
1527 Hemphill Street
Fort Worth, TX
Hotline
(817) 335-3022
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women, Men, Criminal justice clients
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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(254) 965-7806
1601 North Anglin Street
Cleburne, TX
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Lao, Spanish, Thai

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Volunteers of America Texas Inc
(817) 534-3432
4700 South Riverside Drive
Fort Worth, TX
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women, Men

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North Texas Addiction Counseling Inc
(817) 795-8278
124 West Pioneer Parkway
Arlington, TX
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, DUI/DWI offenders
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Volunteers of America Texas Inc
(817) 535-8047
2841 Avenue H
Fort Worth, TX
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), Outpatient
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Residential beds for clients' children
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Tarrant County Medical Education and
(817) 336-5454
900 Southland Avenue
Fort Worth, TX
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Substance abuse , Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification
Types of Care
Outpatient
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Criminal justice clients
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(817) 922-1162
1400 8th Avenue
Fort Worth, TX
Hotline
(817) 922-1162
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
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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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