The Relationship between Alcohol and Drugs Lemont IL

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 [...]

Bolingbrook Treatment LLC
(630) 705-0556
440 West Boughton Road
Bolingbrook, IL
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6912 Main Street
Downers Grove, IL
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

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(630) 620-6616x128
1045 Adler Lane
Naperville, IL
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Substance abuse , Halfway house
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Outpatient
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Timberline Knolls LLC
(630) 257-9600
40 Timberine Drive
Lemont, IL
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Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
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Corporate Health Resource Center
(630) 719-9292
3550 Hobson Road
Woodridge, IL
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
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(630) 960-5860
4699 Auvergne
Lisle, IL
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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DUI/DWI offenders
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Robert A Moylan LCPC
(630) 355-9608
3333 Warrenville Road
Lisle, IL
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Croatian, Serbian, Spanish

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(630) 896-4650
121 North Washington Street
Naperville, IL
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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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