The Relationship between Alcohol and Drugs Colton 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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(909) 433-9824
1076 Santo Antonio Street
Colton, CA
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Substance abuse
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(909) 783-1094
11868 Kingston Street
Grand Terrace, CA
Hotline
(800) 784-1094
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Halfway house
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Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
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1454 East Second Street
San Bernardino, CA
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Substance abuse
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362 Orange Show Lane
San Bernardino, CA
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
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(626) 826-9373
1485 Spruce Street
Riverside, CA
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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(909) 370-1777
2275 East Cooley Drive
Colton, CA
Hotline
(877) 637-6237
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
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Outpatient
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(909) 386-0437
1874 Business Center Drive
San Bernardino, CA
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Language Services
Spanish

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(909) 890-0294
1881 Commercenter East
San Bernardino, CA
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
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(909) 386-0523
1874 Business Center Drive
San Bernardino, CA
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Spanish

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My Family Inc
(951) 683-6596
4440 University Avenue
Riverside, CA
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Substance abuse , Halfway house
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Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
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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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