The Relationship between Alcohol and Drugs Hawthorne 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 [...]

CA Diversion Intervention Foundation
(714) 633-0502
13666 Hawthorne Boulevard
Hawthorne, CA
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Criminal justice clients
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Behavioral Health Services
(310) 675-4431
12917 Cerise Avenue
Hawthorne, CA
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
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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El Dorado Community Service Center
(310) 671-0555x229
4450 West Century Boulevard
Inglewood, CA
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Pregnant/postpartum women
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Goretti Health Services Inc
(310) 973-0100
14623 Hawthorne Boulevard
Lawndale, CA
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(310) 973-0100
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Adolescents, Seniors/older adults, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Men, Criminal justice clients

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Behavioral Health Services
(310) 679-9031x211
15519 Crenshaw Boulevard
Gardena, CA
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
Spanish

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Guidance Health Services Inc
(310) 978-0461
11633 Hawthorne Boulevard
Hawthorne, CA
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents
Language Services
Spanish

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New Hope Health Services Inc
(310) 676-8030
13325 Hawthorne Boulevard
Hawthorne, CA
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Pregnant/postpartum women, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
Spanish

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Lawndale Medical and
(310) 675-9555
4023 Marine Avenue
Lawndale, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification
Types of Care
Outpatient
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Walden House
(213) 216-0879
4115 West Century Boulevard
Inglewood, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Gays and Lesbians, Men, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Aegis Medical Systems Inc
(310) 412-0879
614 West Manchester Boulevard
Inglewood, CA
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification
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Outpatient
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Spanish

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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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