Chicago Department of Public Health -

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Chicago Department of Public Health
Chicago Department of Public Health
is located at 4314 South Cottage Grove Avenue Chicago, IL. 60653 and can be contacted by calling 312-747-0036. Chicago Department of Public Health offers treatment services for Illicit Drug Addiction, Prescription Drug Abuse and Alcoholism

Treatment Services Offered: Mental Balance Treatment Services, Outpatient Alcohol Treatment, Dual Diagnosis, AIDS/HIV Clients, Lesbian and Gay, Over 50, Court Appointed Client Services, Hearing Impaired Clients
Payment Options: Payment Assistance Through Medicaid, Medicare Assistance, Insurance - Private Pay, Self Pay

Long-term alcohol consumption extends the inflammatory process, leading to excessive production of free radicals, which can destroy healthy liver tissue.
When you look at all the medical cases out there, alcohol is the most common toxic substance. It's very similar to a sedative, because it affects the central nervous system.
Positive alcohol expectancies or the belief that consuming alcohol will lead to positive, pleasurable experiences plays an important role in the drinking behavior of young adults.
Dependency is the most serious condition since the person needs higher quantities of alcohol to achieve intoxication. Also, if alcohol is reduced or stopped, a dependent alcoholic will experience withdrawal symptoms.

For more information, visit www.drug-rehabs.org.