The Relationship between Alcohol and Drugs Citrus Heights CA

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 [...]

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7919 Oak Avenue
Citrus Heights, CA
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Substance abuse , Detoxification
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Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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(916) 344-0249
5777 Madison Avenue
Sacramento, CA
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Strategies for Change
(916) 473-5764
4330 Auburn Boulevard #2200
Sacramento, CA
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Men, Criminal justice clients
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BHC Heritage Oaks Hospital Inc
(916) 489-3336
4250 Auburn Boulevard
Sacramento, CA
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Substance abuse
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Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders
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(916) 774-6647
1133 Coloma Way
Roseville, CA
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification
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Outpatient
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Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Men

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New Dawn Recovery Centers
(916) 723-1319
7447 Antelope Road
Citrus Heights, CA
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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Adolescents

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Azure Acres Recovery Center
(916) 338-0400
5777 Madison Avenue
Sacramento, CA
Hotline
(800) 222-7292
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
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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New Dawn Recovery Centers
(916) 989-1675
6043 Roloff Way
Orangevale, CA
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Substance abuse , Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less)
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Women, Men

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Clean and Sober Detox
(916) 965-3386
8946 Madison Avenue
Fair Oaks, CA
Hotline
(916) 965-3386
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Halfway house
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Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Outpatient

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Sierra Family Services
(916) 783-5207
333 Sunrise Avenue
Roseville, CA
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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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