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Jamestown, Tennessee Population:

Jamestown, Tennessee has a population of 1,839 as of 2000.

Population Breakdown in Jamestown, Tennessee:

Caucasian - 1,794
African American - 13
Hispanic - 18
Other - 14

Jamestown, TN. Education Information:

Jamestown had a total of 432 high school graduates in 2000.
Jamestown, TN. has a total of 80 college graduates with a bachelor's degree
or higher and 145 people with some college education. (Includes
Associates Degree)

Jamestown Family Info Breakdown:

Jamestown has a total of 87 single parents with children.
There are also 102 parents who are married with children in Jamestown, Tennessee.

Jamestown, Tennessee Housing Breakdown:

Jamestown has 350 houses that are owner occupied.
Jamestown has 531 houses that are renter-occupied.
Around 115 houses are vacant in Jamestown, Tennessee.
$58,000 is the average value of a house in Jamestown, TN.
$241 is the average cost to rent a house in Jamestown.

Jamestown, Tennessee Income Information:

The average income per family is $18,714 in Jamestown.


Zip codes in Jamestown
38556


Area codes in Jamestown
931

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Why would I Need Alcohol Detox in Jamestown?


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 Jamestown is often necessary.

An alcohol detox center in Jamestown would be the first step of recovery from alcohol abuse. Alcohol detox centers in Jamestown 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 Jamestown. 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 Jamestown 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 Jamestown should not be viewed as full rehabilitation. Jamestown Alcohol Rehab 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 Jamestown that complete alcohol detox, but fail to continue treatment in a Jamestown residential Alcoholism Treatment Program and Alcohol Detoxification Facility, end up in relapse. Alcohol detox is a vital component in the recovery process, but lasting recovery in Jamestown is generally achieved through a structured Alcohol Rehabilitation Program and Alcohol Detox Facility that addresses the root of the addiction and not just its physical effects.




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


When searching for an Alcoholism Treatment Program and Alcohol Detoxification Facility in Jamestown it is imperative to select the correct type of Alcohol Rehabilitation Program and Alcohol Detox Facility in Jamestown 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 Facility and Alcohol Detox Facility in Jamestown 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 Rehab and Alcohol Detox Facilities available in Jamestown.

Most Alcohol Rehabilitation Programs in Jamestown 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 Jamestown

There are many outpatient Alcoholism Treatment Programs in Jamestown. 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 Jamestown 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 Jamestown Alcohol Rehab Facility and Alcohol Detox Center is recommended.

Inpatient Alcohol Treatment in Jamestown

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 Alcoholism Treatment Program in Jamestown would be one that was is restrictive than a hospital, but has close supervision and structured days. Most of these types of SINGULER in Jamestown offer supervised detoxification that may involve medication in a hospital setting or social detoxification (i.e. no medication) in a non-hospital setting.

Jamestown Alcohol Detox

Alcohol Detox in Jamestown 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 Jamestown 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 Jamestown Alcohol Rehab Center and Alcohol Detoxification Facility after the initial alcohol detox process is complete.

Short Term Alcohol Treatment in Jamestown

Short term Alcohol Rehabilitation and Alcohol Detoxification Facilities in Jamestown consist of inpatient treatment typically lasting 28 - 30 days or less. Short term Alcoholism Treatment and Alcohol Detoxification Facilities 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 Jamestown 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 Alcohol Treatment Centers in Jamestown 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 Jamestown

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 Centers in Jamestown use the program's entire "community," including other residents, staff, and the social context, as active components of treatment. Long term Alcohol Treatment Programs in Jamestown focus on developing personal accountability and responsibility and ethical productive lives. Long term Alcohol Rehab and Alcohol Detox Centers in Jamestown 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.




What is the Primary Focus of an Alcohol Rehab in Jamestown?


The primary focus of an Alcoholism Treatment Program and Alcohol Detoxification Facility in Jamestown is not only to help the individual to stop drinking alcohol, but also to restore the person to productive functioning within their family, relationships, workplace and community. While attending an effective Alcohol Rehabilitation Program and Alcohol Detox Facility in Jamestown the individual will learn life skills, coping skills, and work through underlying issues, trauma's and transgressions. They will be better able to cope with daily life and manage their thoughts, feelings and emotions.

The first focus of most Alcohol Rehab and Alcohol Detox Facilities in Jamestown is often alcohol detox where the individual is restored physically back to health. Various methods may be used to monitor, manage, and minimize alcohol withdrawal symptoms. Focus is then put on diet, nutrition, exercise and sleep until the individual is eating healthy meals regularly, sleeping regularly, has increased energy and feels healthy physically.

The next focus of an effective Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility and Alcohol Detox Facility in Jamestown involves working to improve self-esteem and self-worth, heal core traumas, learn life-skills, gain control over addictive patterns and improve psychological health in addition to recovering from alcohol abuse. Counseling focuses on the symptoms of alcohol abuse, the individual and the structure of the individual's recovery program. It teaches coping strategies and tools for recovery.

The final focus of an effective Alcohol Rehab Facility and Alcohol Detox Center in Jamestown is to also to offer the individual the necessary tools to continue to remain alcohol-free once they have completed the rehab program and have re-entered into society. Clients will learn about addiction, recovery, relapse, and how to address misguided beliefs about self, others, and their environment. In addition, they learn to identify relapse warning signs and methods to challenge thoughts that may lead to relapse.








Adanta Group - MAP
Adanta Group is a Alcoholism Treatment Program and Alcohol Detoxification Facility located at 119 Heffiford Curve Lane Jamestown, KY 42629
Adanta Group specializes in Teens, Co-Occuring Mental Disorders and Substance Abuse, and Hearing Impaired. Adanta Group provides these types of treament : Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. Adanta Group accepts these payment options : Medicaid Insurance, Private Health Insurance, Self Pay, and Sliding Scale Fees. Adanta Group is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Program and Alcohol Detox Facility that can be contacted at (270) 343-2553.



Adanta Behavioral Health Services - MAP
Adanta Behavioral Health Services is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility and Alcohol Detox Facility located at Highway 127 South Jamestown, KY 42629
Adanta Behavioral Health Services specializes in Women, DUI / DWI, Criminal Justice Clients, and Hearing Impaired. Adanta Behavioral Health Services provides these types of treament : Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, and Halfway Housing. Adanta Behavioral Health Services accepts these payment options : Medicaid Insurance, Medicare Insurance, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance, and Self Pay. Adanta Behavioral Health Services is a Alcohol Rehab Facility and Alcohol Detox Center that can be contacted at (270) 343-2551.



Alcoholics Home Inc - MAP
Alcoholics Home Inc is a Alcoholism Treatment Program located at 5884 Riverdale Drive Jamestown, NC 27282
Alcoholics Home Inc specializes in Men. Alcoholics Home Inc provides these types of treament : Substance Abuse Services, Halfway Housing, and Residential Long Term Treatment. Alcoholics Home Inc accepts these payment options : Self Pay. Alcoholics Home Inc is a Alcohol Rehab Center and Alcohol Detoxification Facility that can be contacted at (336) 882-1026.



Jackson Professional Associates
Jackson Professional Associates is a Alcohol Rehab Program and Alcohol Detoxification Facility located at 1869 Highway 45 Bypass Jackson, TN 38305
Jackson Professional Associates provides these types of treament : Substance Abuse Services, Detox, Methadone Maintenance, and Methadone Detox. Jackson Professional Associates accepts these payment options : Self Pay. Jackson Professional Associates is a Alcohol Rehab Program that can be contacted at (731) 660-0880.



Cocaine and Alcohol Awareness Program
Cocaine and Alcohol Awareness Program is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Program and Alcohol Detoxification Facility located at 1656 Lamar Avenue Memphis, TN 38114
Cocaine and Alcohol Awareness Program specializes in DUI / DWI. Cocaine and Alcohol Awareness Program provides these types of treament : Day Treatment Services. Cocaine and Alcohol Awareness Program accepts these payment options : Private Health Insurance, Self Pay, Sliding Scale Fees, and Pay Assistance. Cocaine and Alcohol Awareness Program is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Center and Alcohol Detoxification Center that can be contacted at (901) 272-2227.



Cleveland Community Hospital
Cleveland Community Hospital is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility located at 2800 Westside Drive Cleveland, TN 37312
Cleveland Community Hospital specializes in Co-Occuring Mental Disorders and Substance Abuse, AIDS and HIV, and Senior / Over 50. Cleveland Community Hospital provides these types of treament : Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Detox, Day Treatment Services, and Hospital / Medical Inpatient. Cleveland Community Hospital accepts these payment options : Medicaid Insurance, Medicare Insurance, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance, and Self Pay. Cleveland Community Hospital is a Alcohol Treatment Program and Alcohol Detoxification Facility that can be contacted at (423) 339-4100x4351.



Cherokee Health Systems
Cherokee Health Systems is a Alcoholism Treatment Program and Alcohol Detox Facility located at 1596 Highway 33 South New Tazewell, TN 37825
Cherokee Health Systems specializes in Hearing Impaired. Cherokee Health Systems provides these types of treament : Mental Health Treatment. Cherokee Health Systems accepts these payment options : Medicaid Insurance, Medicare Insurance, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance, Self Pay, and Sliding Scale Fees. Cherokee Health Systems is a Alcohol Treatment Facility and Alcohol Detox Facility that can be contacted at (423) 626-8271.



Ridgeview Psychiatric Hosp and Ctr Inc
Ridgeview Psychiatric Hosp and Ctr Inc is a Alcohol Treatment Program and Alcohol Detoxification Center located at 240 West Tyrone Street Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Ridgeview Psychiatric Hosp and Ctr Inc specializes in Teens, and Co-Occuring Mental Disorders and Substance Abuse. Ridgeview Psychiatric Hosp and Ctr Inc provides these types of treament : Mental Health Treatment, Detox, and Hospital / Medical Inpatient. Ridgeview Psychiatric Hosp and Ctr Inc accepts these payment options : Medicaid Insurance, Sliding Scale Fees, and Pay Assistance. Ridgeview Psychiatric Hosp and Ctr Inc is a Alcohol Treatment Center that can be contacted at (865) 482-1076.



Grace House Inc
Grace House Inc is a Alcohol Program Alcoholism Center located at 329 North Bellevue Street Memphis, TN 38105
Grace House Inc specializes in Women. Grace House Inc provides these types of treament : Substance Abuse Services, Detox, Residential Short Term Treatment, and Residential Long Term Treatment. Grace House Inc accepts these payment options : Private Health Insurance, Self Pay, Sliding Scale Fees, and Pay Assistance. Grace House Inc is a Alcohol Treatment Facility and Alcohol Detoxification Facility that can be contacted at (901) 722-8460.



Southeast Mental Health Center Inc
Southeast Mental Health Center Inc is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Program and Alcohol Detox Center located at 2579 Douglas Street Memphis, TN 38114
Southeast Mental Health Center Inc specializes in Criminal Justice Clients. Southeast Mental Health Center Inc provides these types of treament : Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. Southeast Mental Health Center Inc accepts these payment options : Medicare Insurance, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance, and Self Pay. Southeast Mental Health Center Inc is a Alcohol Treatment Facility that can be contacted at (901) 369-1480.



Magnolia Ridge Alc Drug Trt Facility
Magnolia Ridge Alc Drug Trt Facility is a Alcohol Rehab Center and Alcohol Detox Center located at 900 Buffalo Street Johnson City, TN 37605
Magnolia Ridge Alc Drug Trt Facility specializes in Co-Occuring Mental Disorders and Substance Abuse, Pregnant Women, Women, Men, and Criminal Justice Clients. Magnolia Ridge Alc Drug Trt Facility provides these types of treament : Substance Abuse Services, Detox, and Residential Short Term Treatment. Magnolia Ridge Alc Drug Trt Facility accepts these payment options : Private Health Insurance, Self Pay, and Pay Assistance. Magnolia Ridge Alc Drug Trt Facility is a Alcohol Rehab Center and Alcohol Detoxification Center that can be contacted at (423) 232-4130.



Cherokee Health Systems
Cherokee Health Systems is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Center and Alcohol Detoxification Facility located at 10263 Kingston Pike Knoxville, TN 37922
Cherokee Health Systems provides these types of treament : Mental Health Treatment. Cherokee Health Systems accepts these payment options : Medicaid Insurance, Medicare Insurance, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance, Self Pay, and Sliding Scale Fees. Cherokee Health Systems is a Alcohol Rehab Facility that can be contacted at (865) 670-9231.



Peninsula Lighthouse
Peninsula Lighthouse is a Alcoholism Treatment Program and Alcohol Detox Center located at 6800 Baum Drive NW Knoxville, TN 37919
Peninsula Lighthouse specializes in Teens, Co-Occuring Mental Disorders and Substance Abuse, Women, Men, and Hearing Impaired. Peninsula Lighthouse provides these types of treament : Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Detox, and Day Treatment Services. Peninsula Lighthouse accepts these payment options : Medicare Insurance, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance, and Self Pay. Peninsula Lighthouse is a Alcoholism Treatment Program and Alcohol Detoxification Center that can be contacted at (865) 970-9800.



Methodist Medical Center
Methodist Medical Center is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility and Alcohol Detoxification Center located at 990 Oak Ridge Turnpike Oak Ridge, TN 37831
Methodist Medical Center specializes in Co-Occuring Mental Disorders and Substance Abuse, and Hearing Impaired. Methodist Medical Center provides these types of treament : Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Detox, and Hospital / Medical Inpatient. Methodist Medical Center accepts these payment options : Medicaid Insurance, Medicare Insurance, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance, and Self Pay. Methodist Medical Center is a Alcohol Treatment Facility and Alcohol Detoxification Center that can be contacted at (865) 481-1470.



Carey Counseling Center Inc
Carey Counseling Center Inc is a Alcohol Rehab Center and Alcohol Detox Facility located at 408 Virginia Street Paris, TN 38242
Carey Counseling Center Inc specializes in DUI / DWI. Carey Counseling Center Inc provides these types of treament : Mental Health Treatment. Carey Counseling Center Inc accepts these payment options : Private Health Insurance, Self Pay, and Sliding Scale Fees. Carey Counseling Center Inc is a Alcohol Rehab Program and Alcohol Detoxification Center that can be contacted at (731) 642-0521.



Hope of East Tennessee Inc
Hope of East Tennessee Inc is a Alcoholism Treatment Facility located at 188 Raleigh Road Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Hope of East Tennessee Inc specializes in Hearing Impaired. Hope of East Tennessee Inc provides these types of treament : Substance Abuse Services. Hope of East Tennessee Inc accepts these payment options : Private Health Insurance, Self Pay, Sliding Scale Fees, and Pay Assistance. Hope of East Tennessee Inc is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility and Alcohol Detox Center that can be contacted at (865) 482-4826.



New Life Lodge Inc
New Life Lodge Inc is a Alcohol Treatment Program located at 999 Girl Scout Road Burns, TN 37029
New Life Lodge Inc specializes in Co-Occuring Mental Disorders and Substance Abuse, Residential Beds for Adolescents, Hearing Impaired, and Spanish. New Life Lodge Inc provides these types of treament : Substance Abuse Services, Detox, Day Treatment Services, Residential Short Term Treatment, Residential Long Term Treatment, and Hospital / Medical Inpatient. New Life Lodge Inc accepts these payment options : Medicaid Insurance, Private Health Insurance, and Self Pay. New Life Lodge Inc is a Alcohol Treatment Facility and Alcohol Detox Center that can be contacted at (615) 446-7034.



Cherokee Health Systems
Cherokee Health Systems is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility and Alcohol Detoxification Facility located at 10731 Chapman Highway Seymour, TN 37865
Cherokee Health Systems provides these types of treament : Mental Health Treatment. Cherokee Health Systems accepts these payment options : Medicaid Insurance, Medicare Insurance, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance, Self Pay, and Sliding Scale Fees. Cherokee Health Systems is a Alcohol Rehab Facility and Alcohol Detoxification Center that can be contacted at (865) 573-0698.



Plateau Mental Health Center
Plateau Mental Health Center is a Alcohol Rehab Facility and Alcohol Detoxification Facility located at 1200 South Willow Avenue Cookeville, TN 38502
Plateau Mental Health Center specializes in Teens, and Criminal Justice Clients. Plateau Mental Health Center provides these types of treament : Mental Health Treatment, Detox, and Residential Short Term Treatment. Plateau Mental Health Center accepts these payment options : Medicaid Insurance, Medicare Insurance, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance, and Self Pay. Plateau Mental Health Center is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Center and Alcohol Detox Facility that can be contacted at (931) 432-4123.



Centerstone
Centerstone is a Alcohol Rehab Program and Alcohol Detox Facility located at 1222 Medical Center Drive Columbia, TN 38401
Centerstone specializes in Hearing Impaired. Centerstone provides these types of treament : Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. Centerstone accepts these payment options : Medicare Insurance, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance, and Self Pay. Centerstone is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Center that can be contacted at (931) 490-1500.



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Nearby Cities

Byrdstown is 15.08 Miles from Jamestown
Sunbright is 19.15 Miles from Jamestown
Albany is 21.45 Miles from Jamestown
Helenwood is 21.73 Miles from Jamestown
Livingston is 22.05 Miles from Jamestown
Oneida is 23.63 Miles from Jamestown
Huntsville is 24.34 Miles from Jamestown
Monterey is 27.00 Miles from Jamestown
Winfield is 28.30 Miles from Jamestown
Monticello is 28.63 Miles from Jamestown
Wartburg is 29.39 Miles from Jamestown
Fairfield Glade is 30.15 Miles from Jamestown
Stearns is 31.38 Miles from Jamestown
Pine Knot is 31.67 Miles from Jamestown
Celina is 32.69 Miles from Jamestown
Whitley City is 32.76 Miles from Jamestown
Algood is 32.88 Miles from Jamestown
Crossville is 33.27 Miles from Jamestown
Pleasant Hill is 34.62 Miles from Jamestown
Burkesville is 34.92 Miles from Jamestown

Find Alcohol Rehab Centers in Major Cities Near Jamestown, Tennessee:

Murfreesboro is 90.63 Miles from Jamestown
Chattanooga is 97.42 Miles from Jamestown
Nashville Davidson is 103.64 Miles from Jamestown
Lexington Fayette is 113.17 Miles from Jamestown
Louisville is 132.20 Miles from Jamestown
Clarksville is 135.03 Miles from Jamestown
Johnson City is 142.52 Miles from Jamestown
Asheville is 145.21 Miles from Jamestown
Huntsville is 151.03 Miles from Jamestown
Owensboro is 151.45 Miles from Jamestown
Roswell is 168.78 Miles from Jamestown
Decatur is 172.07 Miles from Jamestown
Marietta is 172.47 Miles from Jamestown
Sandy Springs is 175.07 Miles from Jamestown
Evansville is 179.42 Miles from Jamestown
Greenville is 180.10 Miles from Jamestown
Atlanta is 186.85 Miles from Jamestown
Cincinnati is 188.49 Miles from Jamestown
Athens Clarke is 191.98 Miles from Jamestown
Huntington is 193.86 Miles from Jamestown

Quick Drug Facts

Recent alcohol overdose deaths have prompted university officials to take another look at alcohol use/availability on college campuses. Duh! Hasn't alcohol always been a part of college life? The real challenge is to convince college students that alcohol can cause death! Amazingly, most college students do not realize the dangers of alcohol. Why is it so difficult to get a basic alcohol pharmacology course approved in university curricula? (The answer is: kids will be kids; I got through college while drinking, so my kids can; alcohol is not really that dangerous; beverage producers wouldn't really try to hurt my kid,...blah, blah, blah.)
Is alcohol a depressant or a stimulant? Pharmacologically, alcohol depresses nerve cells in the brain and body. However, the brain is so complex that when depression occurs somewhere in the brain, stimulation occurs to compensate for the imbalance. Thus, low doses of alcohol cause people to feel "high", while higher doses cause sedation and sleepiness (and in high doses, unconsciousness).
Our current age-specific prohibition (age 21 minimum age legislation) has had numerous negative effects and at least one bizarre consequence: an 18 year old woman reported that she married a 21 year old man solely because he could legally purchase alcohol beverages!
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