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Davenport, North Dakota Population:

Davenport, North Dakota has a population of 261 as of 2000.

Population Breakdown in Davenport, North Dakota:

Caucasian - 253
African American - 0
Hispanic - 4
Other - 4

Davenport, ND. Education Information:

Davenport had a total of 38 high school graduates in 2000.
Davenport, ND. has a total of 26 college graduates with a bachelor's degree
or higher and 76 people with some college education. (Includes
Associates Degree)

Davenport Family Info Breakdown:

Davenport has a total of 12 single parents with children.
There are also 33 parents who are married with children in Davenport, North Dakota.

Davenport, North Dakota Housing Breakdown:

Davenport has 78 houses that are owner occupied.
Davenport has 13 houses that are renter-occupied.
Around 1 houses are vacant in Davenport, North Dakota.
$68,000 is the average value of a house in Davenport, ND.
$281 is the average cost to rent a house in Davenport.

Davenport, North Dakota Income Information:

The average income per family is $53,125 in Davenport.


Zip codes in Davenport
58021


Area codes in Davenport
701

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What Types of Rehab are Available for Alcohol Abuse in Davenport?


When searching for an Alcohol Treatment Program and Alcohol Detoxification Center in Davenport it is imperative to select the correct type of Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility and Alcohol Detox Center in Davenport that will address your specific treatment needs. For most people, alcohol abuse and addiction is largely misunderstood and as a result, people often make improper choices as to which type of Alcohol Rehabilitation Center and Alcohol Detoxification Facility in Davenport they should consider, therefore they often receive inadequate treatment. When alcohol abuse has become a central aspect of life for yourself or your loved one, time is essential. You must quickly educate yourself about the many different types of Alcohol Treatment and Alcohol Detox Facilities available in Davenport.

Most Alcoholism Treatment and Alcohol Detox Facilities in Davenport will offer a variety of services but often they will be categorized as a specific treatment type. There are many alcohol treatment types available including, out-patient alcohol treatment, inpatient alcohol treatment, alcohol detox, short term alcohol treatment or long term alcohol treatment.

Outpatient Alcohol Treatment in Davenport

There are many outpatient Alcohol Rehab and Alcohol Detox Facilities in Davenport. Most consist of some form of education classes, support groups, and or individualized therapy where the alcohol user does not require overnight stay. This is a popular form of treatment because of it's flexibility especially for those who cannot take long periods of time to devote entirely to alcohol abuse treatment. These types of programs can be very useful to those in Davenport who must continue to work or attend school. Programs for outpatient treatment vary depending on the patient’s needs and the facility but they can consist simply of attending an community 12-step group, to a more structured outpatient program typically meeting a couple of times every week for a couple of hours at a time or, intensive out-patient(IOP) which consists of a highly structured group program that meets 3 to 5 days a week for a few hours at a time.

Attending outpatient treatment is different from inpatient treatment in that you are not under constant supervision, you still live at home and requires strict self discipline. For those who fear they may give in to the temptation of alcohol in the early stages of treatment, inpatient residential treatment at a Davenport Alcohol Rehab Facility and Alcohol Detox Center is recommended.

Inpatient Alcohol Treatment in Davenport

Individuals who feel their alcohol abuse has affected their lifestyle such as their family, friends, or work will benefit greatly from inpatient alcohol treatment. This form of treatment provides the recovering alcohol addict with support 24-hours a day. Additionally, removing the individual from their former surroundings helps them to adjust to living an alcohol-free lifestyle. The benefits of inpatient treatment also include the reduced likelihood of the individual using alcohol while in treatment as well as highly structured days.

Inpatient treatment can take place in a variety of locations. Many first think of hospitals or similar accommodations, however, this is not always the case. Inpatient treatment takes place in residential settings as well. In fact, the preferred treatment environment of an inpatient Alcohol Rehabilitation Center and Alcohol Detox Center in Davenport would be one that was is restrictive than a hospital, but has close supervision and structured days. Most of these types of SINGULER in Davenport offer supervised detoxification that may involve medication in a hospital setting or social detoxification (i.e. no medication) in a non-hospital setting.

Davenport Alcohol Detox

Alcohol Detox in Davenport is where the recovery process begins. Quitting alcohol abuse can initially be very uncomfortable and withdrawal symptoms often occur. Alcohol withdrawal symptoms can be life threatening in some cases so it is important to seek care in a Davenport alcohol detox facility where medical professionals can manage and minimize the symptoms associated with drug or alcohol withdrawal under 24 hour care and supervision.

It is important to note that although alcohol detox plays a valuable role in the alcohol abuse recovery process, it is does NOT constitute a complete recovery. It is recommended that the alcohol abuser attends a Davenport Alcoholism Treatment Program and Alcohol Detoxification Center after the initial alcohol detox process is complete.

Short Term Alcohol Treatment in Davenport

Short term Alcoholism Treatment and Alcohol Detox Centers in Davenport consist of inpatient treatment typically lasting 28 - 30 days or less. Short term Alcohol Treatment Programs were originally designed to conform with insurance companies because many insurance carriers only cover a maximum of 28 to 30 days of substance abuse treatment. Unfortunately, it is impossible to predict with certainty that exactly "28 days" is the correct amount of time to recover from an alcohol abuse problem. In fact, in most cases this is not enough time for a successful lasting recovery.

Short term Alcoholism Treatment Centers in Davenport can be beneficial for those who have only been abusing alcohol for a short amount of time and the degree of alcohol abuse is relatively low. Short term Alcoholism Treatment Programs in Davenport provide the alcohol abuser the opportunity to get away from their drinking patterns and for a short amount of time and focus on medical stabilization, abstinence, and lifestyle changes.

Long Term Alcohol Treatment in Davenport

Long term alcohol treatment, otherwise known as long term “Residential” alcohol treatment generally lasts anywhere from 3 to 12 months in a residential, non-hospital setting. Long term Alcohol Rehab and Alcohol Detoxification Centers in Davenport use the program's entire "community," including other residents, staff, and the social context, as active components of treatment. Long term Alcohol Rehab Centers in Davenport focus on developing personal accountability and responsibility and ethical productive lives. Long term Alcohol Rehabilitation Programs in Davenport are highly structured with activities designed to help residents examine harmful beliefs, self-concepts, and patterns of behavior and to adopt new life skills, coping skills and constructive ways to interact with others.




Why would I Need Alcohol Detox in Davenport?


When heavy or frequent drinkers suddenly decide to quit "cold turkey" they will experience some physical withdrawal symptoms -- which can range from the mildly annoying to severe and even life-threatening. For this reason, an alcohol detox in Davenport is often necessary.

An alcohol detox center in Davenport would be the first step of recovery from alcohol abuse. Alcohol detox centers in Davenport are designed to safely manage physical withdrawal symptoms while coming of alcohol as well as assist with psychological and emotional discomforts of coming off alcohol. Alcohol detox should be done under the care of a licensed medical facility in Davenport. Attempting to detox from alcohol without proper professional help is extremely dangerous. It can result in serious physical, psychological, and emotional consequences which can include death.

It is important to note that Davenport alcohol detox is only the initial step in the alcohol abuse recovery process. Alcohol detox programs only provide physical and emotional stabilization while going through alcohol withdrawal and therefore, alcohol detox in Davenport should not be viewed as full rehabilitation. Davenport Alcohol Treatment and Alcohol Detox Facilities will append efforts to maintain the gains made in alcohol detox, while working towards establishing a firm ground upon which future long-term recovery is to be built.

Research has shown that the vast majority of people in Davenport that complete alcohol detox, but fail to continue treatment in a Davenport residential Alcohol Treatment Program and Alcohol Detoxification Center, end up in relapse. Alcohol detox is a vital component in the recovery process, but lasting recovery in Davenport is generally achieved through a structured Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility and Alcohol Detox Center that addresses the root of the addiction and not just its physical effects.




What should I expect during alcohol rehab in Davenport?


Attending an Alcohol Treatment Program and Alcohol Detoxification Center in Davenport can be different for each person, however, there are some similarities that can be expected. The first step of a Davenport Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility and Alcohol Detox Center is often alcohol detoxification (withdrawal). Alcohol withdrawal is when a person with an alcohol abuse problem stops drinking alcohol. Alcohol withdrawal can last a few days and may include nausea or vomiting, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety. These symptoms will be reduced effectively by attending an Alcohol Rehabilitation Center and Alcohol Detoxification Facility in Davenport. Some Alcohol Treatment and Alcohol Detox Facilities in Davenport will offer an on-site alcohol detox while others may have you attend an off-site medical detox center and then have you return to complete the Davenport Alcohol Rehab Facility and Alcohol Detox Center once the detoxification process is complete. Either way, the person in recovery must withdrawal from the alcohol which is safer and more comfortable when done as part of a Davenport Alcohol Rehabilitation Center and Alcohol Detox Center.

For some, the initial alcohol detox process is the hardest part of attending an Alcoholism Treatment Program and Alcohol Detoxification Center in Davenport. Others find that their difficulty arises in therapy where they must confront their misguided beliefs and addictive behaviors. Often times, the recovering alcohol abuser will tend to unknowingly focus on present time problems going on with family, friends, loved ones, and issues at home. This is usually an attempt to avoid confronting their own problems by focusing on outside distractions. It is important for family and loved ones to avoid involving the addict with issues at home or anything other than their treatment plan. The addict must keep focused on himself and confront his own issues and his case points that need addressed.

Alcohol rehab is not easy! It is not easy confronting one's addiction, problems, issues, traumas, and transgressions, but is is something that must be done and with hard work and dedication, and the end result is well worth any struggles the recovering individual may have had while attending the Davenport Alcohol Rehabilitation Program and Alcohol Detoxification Center. There is no better feeling in the world than to overcome tradgedy. The right Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility and Alcohol Detox Facility in Davenport will keep the recovering alcohol abuser winning, gaining, succeeding, and continually feeling better about themselves.

Once one has completed an Alcohol Rehabilitation Center and Alcohol Detoxification Center in Davenport, he should feel that he can be a valuable and productive member of society again. It is important for the recovered individual to understand that it is their responsibility to remain sober and that if there is a relapse then that does not mean that they give in completely. Successful Alcoholism Treatment and Alcohol Detox Facilities in Davenport believe that the ability to accomplish a complete recovery from alcohol abuse must be based on the belief that an individual is not powerless, and in fact, must take responsibility for his or her own actions.








Lake Region Human Service Center
Lake Region Human Service Center is a Alcohol Treatment Program and Alcohol Detoxification Center located at 200 Highway 2 West Devils Lake, ND 58301
Lake Region Human Service Center specializes in Teens, Co-Occuring Mental Disorders and Substance Abuse, Hearing Impaired, and Spanish. Lake Region Human Service Center provides these types of treament : Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Day Treatment Services, Residential Short Term Treatment, and Residential Long Term Treatment. Lake Region Human Service Center accepts these payment options : Medicaid Insurance, Medicare Insurance, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance, Self Pay, and Sliding Scale Fees. Lake Region Human Service Center is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility and Alcohol Detox Center that can be contacted at (701) 665-2200.



Katy Wright Counseling
Katy Wright Counseling is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Center and Alcohol Detoxification Facility located at 1407 South 24th Avenue Grand Forks, ND 58201
Katy Wright Counseling specializes in Teens, Co-Occuring Mental Disorders and Substance Abuse, AIDS and HIV, Gay / Lesbian, Senior / Over 50, Pregnant Women, Women, Men, and Criminal Justice Clients. Katy Wright Counseling provides these types of treament : Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. Katy Wright Counseling accepts these payment options : Private Health Insurance, and Self Pay. Katy Wright Counseling is a Alcohol Rehab Facility and Alcohol Detox Center that can be contacted at (701) 746-9488.



Drake Counseling Services Inc
Drake Counseling Services Inc is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Center and Alcohol Detox Center located at 1202 23rd Street South Fargo, ND 58103
Drake Counseling Services Inc specializes in Teens, and DUI / DWI. Drake Counseling Services Inc provides these types of treament : Substance Abuse Services, and Day Treatment Services. Drake Counseling Services Inc accepts these payment options : Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance, and Self Pay. Drake Counseling Services Inc is a Alcoholism Treatment Program and Alcohol Detoxification Center that can be contacted at (701) 293-5429.



First Step Recovery PLLP
First Step Recovery PLLP is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Program and Alcohol Detoxification Center located at 1 2nd Street North Fargo, ND 58102
First Step Recovery PLLP provides these types of treament : Detox. First Step Recovery PLLP accepts these payment options : Private Health Insurance, and Self Pay. First Step Recovery PLLP is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility and Alcohol Detox Facility that can be contacted at (701) 293-3384.



Consultation and Movement
Consultation and Movement is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Center and Alcohol Detoxification Center located at 2109 3rd Street North Fargo, ND 58102
Consultation and Movement specializes in Teens, and DUI / DWI. Consultation and Movement provides these types of treament : Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. Consultation and Movement accepts these payment options : Private Health Insurance, and Self Pay. Consultation and Movement is a Alcohol Rehab Center and Alcohol Detoxification Facility that can be contacted at (701) 232-5579.



Addiction and Counseling Services
Addiction and Counseling Services is a Alcoholism Treatment Program and Alcohol Detoxification Facility located at Jamestown Mall Jamestown, ND 58402
Addiction and Counseling Services provides these types of treament : Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. Addiction and Counseling Services accepts these payment options : Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance, and Self Pay. Addiction and Counseling Services is a Alcohol Rehab Program and Alcohol Detoxification Facility that can be contacted at (701) 252-5398.



STEP Home
STEP Home is a Alcohol Treatment Facility and Alcohol Detox Facility located at 1611 4th Avenue North Grand Forks, ND 58201
STEP Home specializes in Pregnant Women, and Women. STEP Home provides these types of treament : Substance Abuse Services, and Residential Long Term Treatment. STEP Home accepts these payment options : Medicaid Insurance, and Self Pay. STEP Home is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Program and Alcohol Detox Center that can be contacted at (701) 775-8295.



Prairie Saint Johns
Prairie Saint Johns is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Program and Alcohol Detox Facility located at 510 4th Street South Fargo, ND 58103
Prairie Saint Johns specializes in Teens, Co-Occuring Mental Disorders and Substance Abuse, and Hearing Impaired. Prairie Saint Johns provides these types of treament : Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Detox, Day Treatment Services, and Hospital / Medical Inpatient. Prairie Saint Johns accepts these payment options : Medicaid Insurance, Medicare Insurance, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance, and Self Pay. Prairie Saint Johns is a Alcohol Rehab Center and Alcohol Detox Center that can be contacted at (701) 476-7200.



Northeast Human Service Center
Northeast Human Service Center is a Alcohol Rehab Center and Alcohol Detoxification Center located at 151 South 4th Street Grand Forks, ND 58201
Northeast Human Service Center specializes in Women. Northeast Human Service Center provides these types of treament : Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, and Day Treatment Services. Northeast Human Service Center accepts these payment options : Medicaid Insurance, Medicare Insurance, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance, Self Pay, Sliding Scale Fees, and Pay Assistance. Northeast Human Service Center is a Alcohol Rehab Facility and Alcohol Detox Facility that can be contacted at (701) 795-3000.



Spirit Lake Nation
Spirit Lake Nation is a Alcohol Treatment Center located at 7102 Crowhill Road Fort Totten, ND 58335
Spirit Lake Nation specializes in Pregnant Women, Women, Men, DUI / DWI, and Criminal Justice Clients. Spirit Lake Nation provides these types of treament : Substance Abuse Services. Spirit Lake Nation accepts these payment options : Medicaid Insurance, Medicare Insurance, Private Health Insurance, and Self Pay. Spirit Lake Nation is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility and Alcohol Detoxification Facility that can be contacted at (701) 766-4285.



Meritcare Health Systems
Meritcare Health Systems is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility and Alcohol Detoxification Center located at 720 4th Street North Fargo, ND 58102
Meritcare Health Systems specializes in Co-Occuring Mental Disorders and Substance Abuse. Meritcare Health Systems provides these types of treament : Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Detox, Day Treatment Services, and Hospital / Medical Inpatient. Meritcare Health Systems accepts these payment options : Medicaid Insurance, Medicare Insurance, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance, and Self Pay. Meritcare Health Systems is a Alcoholism Treatment Program and Alcohol Detox Center that can be contacted at (701) 234-4088.



MAB Counseling Services
MAB Counseling Services is a Alcoholism Treatment Center located at 728 Hill Avenue Grafton, ND 58237
MAB Counseling Services specializes in DUI / DWI. MAB Counseling Services provides these types of treament : Substance Abuse Services. MAB Counseling Services accepts these payment options : Private Health Insurance, and Self Pay. MAB Counseling Services is a Alcoholism Treatment Facility that can be contacted at (701) 352-1667.



North Dakota State Hospital
North Dakota State Hospital is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility located at 2605 Circle Drive Jamestown, ND 58402
North Dakota State Hospital specializes in Co-Occuring Mental Disorders and Substance Abuse, DUI / DWI, Criminal Justice Clients, and Hearing Impaired. North Dakota State Hospital provides these types of treament : Substance Abuse Services, Detox, Residential Long Term Treatment, and Hospital / Medical Inpatient. North Dakota State Hospital accepts these payment options : Medicaid Insurance, Medicare Insurance, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance, and Self Pay. North Dakota State Hospital is a Alcoholism Treatment Program that can be contacted at (701) 253-3750x3201.



Positive Solutions Counseling
Positive Solutions Counseling is a Alcohol Rehab Center and Alcohol Detox Facility located at 202 South Central Avenue Valley City, ND 58072
Positive Solutions Counseling specializes in Teens, and DUI / DWI. Positive Solutions Counseling provides these types of treament : Substance Abuse Services. Positive Solutions Counseling accepts these payment options : Medicaid Insurance, Medicare Insurance, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance, and Self Pay. Positive Solutions Counseling is a Alcohol Rehab Program that can be contacted at (701) 845-2498.



Simon Chemical Dependency Services
Simon Chemical Dependency Services is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Program located at 1445 1st Avenue North Fargo, ND 58102
Simon Chemical Dependency Services specializes in Teens, Co-Occuring Mental Disorders and Substance Abuse, and Criminal Justice Clients. Simon Chemical Dependency Services provides these types of treament : Substance Abuse Services. Simon Chemical Dependency Services accepts these payment options : Private Health Insurance, and Self Pay. Simon Chemical Dependency Services is a Alcoholism Treatment Program and Alcohol Detox Facility that can be contacted at (701) 298-8108.



South Central Human Service Center
South Central Human Service Center is a Alcohol Treatment Facility and Alcohol Detoxification Facility located at 520 3rd Street NW Jamestown, ND 58401
South Central Human Service Center specializes in Teens, and Hearing Impaired. South Central Human Service Center provides these types of treament : Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Detox, Halfway Housing, Day Treatment Services, Residential Short Term Treatment, and Residential Long Term Treatment. South Central Human Service Center accepts these payment options : Medicaid Insurance, Medicare Insurance, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance, Self Pay, Sliding Scale Fees, and Pay Assistance. South Central Human Service Center is a Alcohol Rehab Facility and Alcohol Detoxification Facility that can be contacted at (701) 253-6300.



Meritcare South University Chemical
Meritcare South University Chemical is a Alcohol Rehab Facility located at 1720 South University Drive Fargo, ND 58103
Meritcare South University Chemical specializes in Hearing Impaired. Meritcare South University Chemical provides these types of treament : Substance Abuse Services, Detox, Day Treatment Services, and Hospital / Medical Inpatient. Meritcare South University Chemical accepts these payment options : Medicaid Insurance, Medicare Insurance, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance, and Self Pay. Meritcare South University Chemical is a Alcohol Treatment Program and Alcohol Detox Center that can be contacted at (701) 461-5300.



Centre Inc
Centre Inc is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Center and Alcohol Detox Facility located at 123 15th Street North Fargo, ND 58102
Centre Inc specializes in Women, and Criminal Justice Clients. Centre Inc provides these types of treament : Substance Abuse Services, Detox, Halfway Housing, Residential Short Term Treatment, and Residential Long Term Treatment. Centre Inc accepts these payment options : Self Pay. Centre Inc is a Alcohol Treatment Facility and Alcohol Detoxification Center that can be contacted at (701) 237-9340x15.



Share House
Share House is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Program and Alcohol Detoxification Facility located at 4227 9th Avenue SW Fargo, ND 58103
Share House specializes in Women, Men, DUI / DWI, and Hearing Impaired. Share House provides these types of treament : Substance Abuse Services, Halfway Housing, Day Treatment Services, Residential Short Term Treatment, Residential Long Term Treatment, and Hospital / Medical Inpatient. Share House accepts these payment options : Private Health Insurance, and Self Pay. Share House is a Alcohol Rehab Program and Alcohol Detox Center that can be contacted at (701) 282-6561.



Veterans Affairs Medical Center Fargo
Veterans Affairs Medical Center Fargo is a Alcohol Rehab Program and Alcohol Detoxification Center located at 2101 North Elm Street Fargo, ND 58102
Veterans Affairs Medical Center Fargo specializes in DUI / DWI. Veterans Affairs Medical Center Fargo provides these types of treament : Substance Abuse Services, and Day Treatment Services. Veterans Affairs Medical Center Fargo accepts these payment options : Private Health Insurance, and Military Insurance. Veterans Affairs Medical Center Fargo is a Alcohol Treatment Program and Alcohol Detoxification Facility that can be contacted at (701) 237-3700x3569.



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Nearby Cities

Kindred is 5.17 Miles from Davenport
Horace is 8.37 Miles from Davenport
Leonard is 9.49 Miles from Davenport
Mapleton is 12.18 Miles from Davenport
Frontier is 12.59 Miles from Davenport
Oxbow is 12.81 Miles from Davenport
Walcott is 13.03 Miles from Davenport
Prairie Rose is 13.06 Miles from Davenport
West Fargo is 13.62 Miles from Davenport
Briarwood is 13.87 Miles from Davenport
Casselton is 14.52 Miles from Davenport
Comstock is 15.66 Miles from Davenport
Christine is 15.76 Miles from Davenport
Moorhead is 17.94 Miles from Davenport
Wheatland is 18.84 Miles from Davenport
Wolverton is 18.92 Miles from Davenport
Colfax is 19.18 Miles from Davenport
Sabin is 20.11 Miles from Davenport
Harwood is 20.32 Miles from Davenport
North River is 20.52 Miles from Davenport

Find Alcohol Rehab Centers in Major Cities Near Davenport, North Dakota:

St Cloud is 160.00 Miles from Davenport
Bismarck is 175.76 Miles from Davenport
Maple Grove is 206.06 Miles from Davenport
Plymouth is 209.52 Miles from Davenport
Coon Rapids is 209.72 Miles from Davenport
Brooklyn Park is 210.68 Miles from Davenport
Minnetonka is 212.81 Miles from Davenport
Eden Prairie is 216.12 Miles from Davenport
Minneapolis is 219.18 Miles from Davenport
Sioux Falls is 220.16 Miles from Davenport
Bloomington is 222.83 Miles from Davenport
St Paul is 225.79 Miles from Davenport
Burnsville is 227.21 Miles from Davenport
Eagan is 229.19 Miles from Davenport
Duluth is 234.38 Miles from Davenport

Quick Drug Facts

Alcoholism facts include the reality that each state has its own legal definition for alcohol intoxication. Intoxication is defined by blood alcohol concentration. The maximum legal limit usually falls between 0.08 and 0.10 in most states.
Alcohol is also a medical hazard. It is poisonous; half of 1% alcohol in the blood results in instant death. In addition, each alcoholic drink kills brain cells (which the body does not replace) and causes memory loss, beginning with the last things learned or memorized.
A new animal study suggests that a brain chemical (called galanin) increases the tendency to overeat and is also linked to increased alcohol consumption. According to this research, galanin produces a "positive feedback loop" that increases craving for food and alcohol.
Proper terminology is critical when discussing alcohol problems. "Alcohol use" is any use of alcohol. "Alcohol abuse" is intentional overuse of alcohol in cases of celebration, treatment of depression or anxiety, or in binge drinking (is it the alcohol that's being abused?). In Europe, "alcohol misuse" is more common than "alcohol abuse", and is slightly more accurate in that it is the person who is improperly using alcohol. Finally, "alcohol dependence" is the new term for alcohol addiction or "alcoholism", in which the person cannot stop drinking in spite of adverse consequences.
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