The Relationship between Alcohol and Drugs Crestview FL

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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13550 Memorial Highway
North Miami, FL
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Crossroads of Sanford
(407) 323-2036x2230
919 East 2nd Street
Sanford, FL
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Substance abuse , Detoxification
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(904) 899-6300
7240 Lem Turner Road
Jacksonville, FL
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Substance abuse
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Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS
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(850) 256-6280
6021 Industrial Boulevard
Century, FL
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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(305) 621-6160
3968 North West 167 Street
Miami Gardens, FL
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Spanish

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Central Florida Treatment Center
(772) 468-6800
1302 North Lawnwood Circle
Fort Pierce, FL
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification
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Outpatient
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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North and South Florida Rehab
(904) 301-1145
549 Palmelto Avenue
Green Cove Springs, FL
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Substance abuse , Detoxification
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Criminal justice clients
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Gratitude House Inc
(561) 833-6826x226
1700 North Dixie Highway
West Palm Beach, FL
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Substance abuse
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Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Residential beds for clients' children
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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(305) 667-1036
5711 South Dixie Highway
Miami, FL
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Criminal justice clients
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Spanish

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(850) 875-2422
79 LaSalle Path
Quincy, FL
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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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