The Relationship between Alcohol and Drugs Nevada City 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 [...]

Common Goals Inc
(530) 265-2914
727 Zion Street
Nevada City, CA
Hotline
(530) 265-5811
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents

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Community Recovery Resources (CORR)
(530) 273-9541x213
440 Henderson Street
Grass Valley, CA
Hotline
(530) 273-9541
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification
Types of Care
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
Spanish

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Progress House Inc/Placer
(530) 389-9208
34248 East Towle Road
Alta, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Women, Residential beds for clients' children
Language Services
Spanish

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Bayview Hunters Point Foundation
(415) 822-1585
5015 3rd Street
San Francisco, CA
Hotline
(415) 822-1586
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Criminal justice clients

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Rebuild
(760) 721-6241
2103 El Camino Real
Oceanside, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders

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Progress House Inc
(530) 265-9045
145 Bost Avenue
Nevada City, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Men

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Chapa De Behavioral Health Department
(530) 477-1753
1061 Eas6t Main Street
Grass Valley, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient

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United Women In Transition
(323) 291-5818
5001 Budlong Avenue
Los Angeles, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Women, DUI/DWI offenders

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Community/Family Counseling Programs
(213) 489-5225
634 South Spring Street
Los Angeles, CA
Hotline
(213) 629-0229
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
Spanish

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New Horizons Housing and Indpt Living
(818) 206-6805
8604 Lankershim Boulevard
Sun Valley, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Seniors/older adults, Women, Men

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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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