Western CT Mental Health Network -

1-855-390-6435

Western CT Mental Health Network
Western CT Mental Health Network
is located at 78 Triangle Street Danbury, CT. 6810 and can be contacted by calling 203-448-3200. Western CT Mental Health Network offers treatment services for Illicit Drug Addiction, Prescription Drug Abuse and Alcoholism

Treatment Services Offered: Mental Balance Treatment Services, Outpatient Alcohol Treatment, Hearing Impaired Clients
Payment Options: Payment Assistance Through Medicaid, Medicare Assistance, Payment Help

Genetics: Alcoholism is a complex health issue. Therefore, there are likely to be many genes involved in increasing a person's risk for alcoholism. Scientists are searching for these genes, and have found areas on chromosomes where they are probably located. Powerful new techniques may permit researchers to identify and measure the specific contribution of each gene to the complex behaviors associated with heavy drinking. This research will provide the basis for new medications to treat alcohol-related problems.
Energy drinks are beverages that typically contain caffeine, other plant-based stimulants, simple sugars, and other additives. They are very popular among youth and are regularly consumed by 31% of 12- to 17-year-olds and 34% of 18- to 24-year-olds. When alcoholic beverages are mixed with energy drinks, a popular practice among youth, the caffeine in these drinks can mask the depressant effects of alcohol. At the same time, caffeine has no effect on the metabolism of alcohol by the liver and thus does not reduce breath alcohol concentrations or reduce the risk of alcohol-attributable harms.
One out of 10 children ages 12 and 13 consumes alcohol at least once a month.
A new animal study suggests that a chemical in the brain called galanin produces a "positive feedback loop" that increases the craving for alcohol.

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