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- Franklin Street Community Health Ctr
- Franklin Street Community Health Ctr
is located at 141 Franklin Street Stamford, CT. 6901 and can be contacted by calling 203-969-0802. Franklin Street Community Health Ctr offers treatment services for Prescription Drug Abuse, Alcoholism and Illicit Drug Addiction
Treatment Services Offered: Mental Balance Treatment Services, Outpatient Alcohol Treatment, Dual Diagnosis, Spanish Speaking
Payment Options: Payment Assistance Through Medicaid, Medicare Assistance, Insurance - Private Pay, Self Pay, Sliding-Scale Fee
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- Liver disease brought on by chronic alcohol abuse, including alcoholic fatty liver, hepatitis, and cirrhosis, kills 25,000 Americans each year.
- Alcohol in moderation has been known to increase digestion, but this may be due to its relaxing effect; in higher "doses", alcohol can cause inflammation of the stomach lining, which is one of the primary reasons that an individual may experience heartburn and nausea the day after a bout with binge drinking.
- How do I know if its okay to drink? The current Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that if you choose to drink alcoholic beverages, do not exceed 1 drink per day for women or 2 drinks per day for men. According to the guidelines, people who should not drink alcoholic beverages at all include the following: Children and adolescents Individuals of any age who cannot limit their drinking to low level Women who may become pregnant or who are pregnant Individuals who plan to drive, operate machinery, or take part in other activities that require attention, skill, or coordination Individuals taking prescription or over-the-counter medications that can interact with alcohol Individuals with certain medical conditions Persons recovering from alcoholism
- Some geneticists believe that brain chemistry differences may be involved in alcoholism, leading to alcohol dependence associated with dopamine or serotonin abnormalities in the brain's pleasure pathway.
For more information, visit www.drug-rehabs.org.