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Conroe, Texas Population:

Conroe, Texas has a population of 36,811 as of 2000.

Population Breakdown in Conroe, Texas:

Caucasian - 20,060
African American - 4,015
Hispanic - 12,006
Other - 730

Conroe, TX. Education Information:

Conroe had a total of 5,327 high school graduates in 2000.
Conroe, TX. has a total of 3,887 college graduates with a bachelor's degree
or higher and 5,010 people with some college education. (Includes
Associates Degree)

Conroe Family Info Breakdown:

Conroe has a total of 1,470 single parents with children.
There are also 3,174 parents who are married with children in Conroe, Texas.

Conroe, Texas Housing Breakdown:

Conroe has 6,221 houses that are owner occupied.
Conroe has 6,924 houses that are renter-occupied.
Around 1,187 houses are vacant in Conroe, Texas.
$78,500 is the average value of a house in Conroe, TX.
$559 is the average cost to rent a house in Conroe.

Conroe, Texas Income Information:

The average income per family is $37,158 in Conroe.


Zip codes in Conroe
77301 77302 77303 77304 77305 77306 77384 77385


Area codes in Conroe
936 281 832

Map of Conroe, Texas :

AA Meetings

AA Meetings in Conroe, Texas:

Alcoholics Anonymous-Pinewood Group
201 Pinewood Drive # B
Conroe, TX 77304
(936)756-9441

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What should I expect during alcohol rehab in Conroe?


Attending an Alcohol Treatment Program and Alcohol Detoxification Center in Conroe can be different for each person, however, there are some similarities that can be expected. The first step of a Conroe Alcohol Rehab Program and Alcohol Detox Facility 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 Center in Conroe. Some Alcohol Rehab Facilities in Conroe 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 Conroe Alcohol Treatment Facility and Alcohol Detoxification 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 Conroe Alcohol Program Alcoholism Center.

For some, the initial alcohol detox process is the hardest part of attending an Alcoholism Treatment Program and Alcohol Detox Center in Conroe. 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 Conroe Alcohol Rehabilitation Program and Alcohol Detox Facility. There is no better feeling in the world than to overcome tradgedy. The right Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility and Alcohol Detox Center in Conroe will keep the recovering alcohol abuser winning, gaining, succeeding, and continually feeling better about themselves.

Once one has completed an Alcoholism Treatment Program and Alcohol Detoxification Center in Conroe, 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 Alcohol Rehab and Alcohol Detox Centers in Conroe 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.




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


The primary focus of an Alcohol Treatment Program and Alcohol Detoxification Center in Conroe 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 Rehab Program and Alcohol Detox Facility in Conroe 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 Facilities in Conroe 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 Center and Alcohol Detoxification Center in Conroe 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 Treatment Facility and Alcohol Detoxification Center in Conroe 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.




Why would I Need Alcohol Detox in Conroe?


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 Conroe is often necessary.

An alcohol detox center in Conroe would be the first step of recovery from alcohol abuse. Alcohol detox centers in Conroe 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 Conroe. 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 Conroe 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 Conroe should not be viewed as full rehabilitation. Conroe Alcohol Rehab 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 Conroe that complete alcohol detox, but fail to continue treatment in a Conroe 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 Conroe is generally achieved through a structured Alcohol Rehab Program and Alcohol Detox Facility that addresses the root of the addiction and not just its physical effects.








Zebra Inc - MAP
Zebra Inc is a Alcohol Treatment Program and Alcohol Detoxification Center located at 2121 Timberlane Street Conroe, TX 77301
Zebra Inc specializes in Criminal Justice Clients. Zebra Inc provides these types of treament : Substance Abuse Services. Zebra Inc accepts these payment options : Self Pay, Sliding Scale Fees, and Pay Assistance. Zebra Inc is a Alcohol Rehab Program and Alcohol Detox Facility that can be contacted at (936) 441-4866.



AJAM Counseling Center - MAP
AJAM Counseling Center is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Center and Alcohol Detoxification Center located at 622 South Frazier Street Conroe, TX 77301
AJAM Counseling Center specializes in Teens, Co-Occuring Mental Disorders and Substance Abuse, Gay / Lesbian, Senior / Over 50, Pregnant Women, Women, Men, Criminal Justice Clients, and Spanish. AJAM Counseling Center provides these types of treament : Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. AJAM Counseling Center accepts these payment options : Medicaid Insurance, Private Health Insurance, Self Pay, and Sliding Scale Fees. AJAM Counseling Center is a Alcohol Treatment Facility and Alcohol Detoxification Center that can be contacted at (936) 494-2511.



Tri-County MH MR Services - MAP
Tri-County MH MR Services is a Alcohol Program Alcoholism Center located at P.O. Box 3067 Conroe, TX 77304
Tri-County MH MR Services specializes in Co-Occuring Mental Disorders and Substance Abuse. Tri-County MH MR Services provides these types of treament : Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. Tri-County MH MR Services accepts these payment options : Pay Assistance. Tri-County MH MR Services is a Alcoholism Treatment Program and Alcohol Detox Center that can be contacted at (270) 889-6025x406.



Turning Point Inc - MAP
Turning Point Inc is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Program and Alcohol Detox Facility located at 2017 North Frazier Street Conroe, TX 77301
Turning Point Inc specializes in Teens, Co-Occuring Mental Disorders and Substance Abuse, Criminal Justice Clients, Hearing Impaired, and Spanish. Turning Point Inc provides these types of treament : Substance Abuse Services. Turning Point Inc accepts these payment options : Medicaid Insurance, Medicare Insurance, Self Pay, and Pay Assistance. Turning Point Inc is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility and Alcohol Detox Center that can be contacted at (713) 410-9059.



Kingwood Health Center
Kingwood Health Center is a Alcoholism Treatment Program and Alcohol Detoxification Center located at 2001 Ladbrook Street Humble, TX 77339
Kingwood Health Center specializes in Teens, AIDS and HIV, Senior / Over 50, Women, Men, Criminal Justice Clients, and Hearing Impaired. Kingwood Health Center provides these types of treament : Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Detox, Day Treatment Services, Residential Short Term Treatment, and Hospital / Medical Inpatient. Kingwood Health Center accepts these payment options : Medicare Insurance, Private Health Insurance, Self Pay, and Sliding Scale Fees. Kingwood Health Center is a Alcohol Rehab Center and Alcohol Detoxification Facility that can be contacted at (281) 358-1495x114.



Univ of TX Hlth Science Ctr at Houston
Univ of TX Hlth Science Ctr at Houston is a Alcohol Rehab Facility and Alcohol Detox Facility located at Department of Psychiatry Houston, TX 77030
Univ of TX Hlth Science Ctr at Houston specializes in Co-Occuring Mental Disorders and Substance Abuse. Univ of TX Hlth Science Ctr at Houston provides these types of treament : Substance Abuse Services, Detox, Methadone Maintenance, and Methadone Detox. Univ of TX Hlth Science Ctr at Houston accepts these payment options : Pay Assistance. Univ of TX Hlth Science Ctr at Houston is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Program and Alcohol Detoxification Center that can be contacted at (713) 500-2802.



Next Step
Next Step is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Center and Alcohol Detox Center located at 3401 Fannin Street Houston, TX 77004
Next Step provides these types of treament : Substance Abuse Services, Halfway Housing, and Residential Long Term Treatment. Next Step accepts these payment options : Private Health Insurance, and Self Pay. Next Step is a Alcohol Rehab Center and Alcohol Detoxification Center that can be contacted at (713) 526-0311x18.



South East Texas Management Network
South East Texas Management Network is a Alcohol Rehab Facility and Alcohol Detox Center located at 2235 South Street Beaumont, TX 77701
South East Texas Management Network specializes in Co-Occuring Mental Disorders and Substance Abuse, Men, Criminal Justice Clients, Hearing Impaired, and Spanish. South East Texas Management Network provides these types of treament : Substance Abuse Services, and Residential Short Term Treatment. South East Texas Management Network accepts these payment options : Private Health Insurance, Self Pay, and Sliding Scale Fees. South East Texas Management Network is a Alcohol Treatment Center that can be contacted at (409) 835-3873x15.



Sandstone Healthcare Inc
Sandstone Healthcare Inc is a Alcoholism Treatment Facility located at 3008 Avenue H Galveston, TX 77550
Sandstone Healthcare Inc specializes in Teens, Hearing Impaired, and Spanish. Sandstone Healthcare Inc provides these types of treament : Substance Abuse Services, Day Treatment Services, and Residential Long Term Treatment. Sandstone Healthcare Inc accepts these payment options : Medicaid Insurance, Medicare Insurance, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance, Self Pay, Sliding Scale Fees, and Pay Assistance. Sandstone Healthcare Inc is a Alcohol Rehab Program and Alcohol Detoxification Facility that can be contacted at (512) 844-8730.



Absolute Recovery and
Absolute Recovery and is a Alcohol Treatment Facility and Alcohol Detox Facility located at 141 North Brazosport Boulevard Clute, TX 77531
Absolute Recovery and specializes in Spanish. Absolute Recovery and provides these types of treament : Substance Abuse Services, Detox, Methadone Maintenance, and Methadone Detox. Absolute Recovery and accepts these payment options : Private Health Insurance, Self Pay, and Sliding Scale Fees. Absolute Recovery and is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Program and Alcohol Detox Center that can be contacted at (979) 265-0705.



Bellaire Medical Center Pavilion
Bellaire Medical Center Pavilion is a Alcohol Rehab Facility and Alcohol Detoxification Center located at 5314 Dashwood Street Houston, TX 77081
Bellaire Medical Center Pavilion specializes in Co-Occuring Mental Disorders and Substance Abuse, Senior / Over 50, and Hearing Impaired. Bellaire Medical Center Pavilion provides these types of treament : Mental Health Treatment, Detox, and Hospital / Medical Inpatient. Bellaire Medical Center Pavilion accepts these payment options : Medicaid Insurance, Medicare Insurance, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance, and Self Pay. Bellaire Medical Center Pavilion is a Alcohol Treatment Facility and Alcohol Detoxification Facility that can be contacted at (713) 512-1100.



Pasadena Substance Abuse Clinic
Pasadena Substance Abuse Clinic is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Center and Alcohol Detox Facility located at 1645 Pasadena Boulevard Pasadena, TX 77502
Pasadena Substance Abuse Clinic provides these types of treament : Substance Abuse Services, and Methadone Maintenance. Pasadena Substance Abuse Clinic accepts these payment options : Self Pay. Pasadena Substance Abuse Clinic is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Center and Alcohol Detoxification Facility that can be contacted at (713) 473-1405.



Central Texas Council on
Central Texas Council on is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility and Alcohol Detoxification Facility located at 202 East Beeline Lane Harker Heights, TX 76548
Central Texas Council on specializes in Teens, Pregnant Women, and DUI / DWI. Central Texas Council on provides these types of treament : Substance Abuse Services. Central Texas Council on accepts these payment options : Medicaid Insurance, Self Pay, Sliding Scale Fees, and Pay Assistance. Central Texas Council on is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility that can be contacted at (254) 690-4455.



Houston Substance Abuse Clinic
Houston Substance Abuse Clinic is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Program and Alcohol Detoxification Facility located at 7428 Park Place Boulevard Houston, TX 77087
Houston Substance Abuse Clinic specializes in Pregnant Women, and Spanish. Houston Substance Abuse Clinic provides these types of treament : Substance Abuse Services, Detox, Methadone Maintenance, and Methadone Detox. Houston Substance Abuse Clinic accepts these payment options : Self Pay. Houston Substance Abuse Clinic is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility and Alcohol Detoxification Center that can be contacted at (713) 643-5858.



Sandstone Healthcare Inc
Sandstone Healthcare Inc is a Alcoholism Treatment Program located at 901 Neal Street Austin, TX 78702
Sandstone Healthcare Inc specializes in Teens, Hearing Impaired, and Spanish. Sandstone Healthcare Inc provides these types of treament : Substance Abuse Services, Day Treatment Services, and Residential Long Term Treatment. Sandstone Healthcare Inc accepts these payment options : Medicaid Insurance, Medicare Insurance, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance, Self Pay, Sliding Scale Fees, and Pay Assistance. Sandstone Healthcare Inc is a Alcoholism Treatment Program and Alcohol Detox Facility that can be contacted at (512) 844-8730.



We're On Our Own
We're On Our Own is a Alcoholism Treatment Program and Alcohol Detoxification Facility located at 11205 South Main Street Houston, TX 77025
We're On Our Own specializes in Teens, Co-Occuring Mental Disorders and Substance Abuse, Men, and Criminal Justice Clients. We're On Our Own provides these types of treament : Substance Abuse Services. We're On Our Own accepts these payment options : Medicaid Insurance, Private Health Insurance, and Self Pay. We're On Our Own is a Alcohol Rehab Center and Alcohol Detox Center that can be contacted at (713) 660-8992.



Make Ready Inc
Make Ready Inc is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility and Alcohol Detox Facility located at 8226 Antoine Drive Houston, TX 77088
Make Ready Inc specializes in Women, Men, and Spanish. Make Ready Inc provides these types of treament : Substance Abuse Services. Make Ready Inc accepts these payment options : Self Pay, and Sliding Scale Fees. Make Ready Inc is a Alcohol Treatment Program and Alcohol Detox Facility that can be contacted at (713) 520-5544.



TRS Behavioral Care Inc
TRS Behavioral Care Inc is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Program located at 18333 Egret Bay Boulevard Houston, TX 77058
TRS Behavioral Care Inc provides these types of treament : Substance Abuse Services, and Detox. TRS Behavioral Care Inc accepts these payment options : Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance, and Self Pay. TRS Behavioral Care Inc is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Center that can be contacted at (281) 333-5751.



West Oaks Hospital Inc
West Oaks Hospital Inc is a Alcohol Treatment Program and Alcohol Detox Center located at 6500 Hornwood Drive Houston, TX 77074
West Oaks Hospital Inc specializes in Teens, Hearing Impaired, and Spanish. West Oaks Hospital Inc provides these types of treament : Mental Health Treatment, Detox, Day Treatment Services, and Hospital / Medical Inpatient. West Oaks Hospital Inc accepts these payment options : Medicare Insurance, and Private Health Insurance. West Oaks Hospital Inc is a Alcohol Rehab Program and Alcohol Detoxification Center that can be contacted at (713) 995-0909.



Santa Maria Hostel Inc
Santa Maria Hostel Inc is a Alcohol Treatment Program and Alcohol Detoxification Facility located at 807 Paschell Street Houston, TX 77009
Santa Maria Hostel Inc specializes in Co-Occuring Mental Disorders and Substance Abuse, Pregnant Women, Women, Residential Beds for Adolescents, Hearing Impaired, and Spanish. Santa Maria Hostel Inc provides these types of treament : Substance Abuse Services, Halfway Housing, Residential Short Term Treatment, and Residential Long Term Treatment. Santa Maria Hostel Inc accepts these payment options : Self Pay, Sliding Scale Fees, and Pay Assistance. Santa Maria Hostel Inc is a Alcohol Treatment Facility and Alcohol Detox Center that can be contacted at (713) 222-0699.



Local Treatment Facilities and Counseling Centers in Conroe, Texas Specializing in Alcohol Abuse and Rehabilitation.

Alcoholics Anonymous-Pinewood Group - MAP
Alcoholics Anonymous-Pinewood Group is a Alcohol Treatment Program and Alcohol Detoxification Center located at 201 Pinewood Drive # B Conroe, TX 77304.
Alcoholics Anonymous-Pinewood Group is a Alcohol Rehab Program and Alcohol Detox Facility that can be reached at (936)756-9441.



Allied Counseling Associates of Conroe - MAP
Allied Counseling Associates of Conroe is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Center and Alcohol Detoxification Center located at 704 North Thompson, Suite 170 Conroe, TX 77301.
Allied Counseling Associates of Conroe is a Alcohol Treatment Facility and Alcohol Detoxification Center that can be reached at 281-386-7074.



Behavioral Counseling Services - MAP
Behavioral Counseling Services is a Alcohol Program Alcoholism Center located at 1110 North Loop 336 West Conroe, TX 77301.
Behavioral Counseling Services is a Alcoholism Treatment Program and Alcohol Detox Center that can be reached at (936)788-1010.



Bridge Counseling Center - MAP
Bridge Counseling Center is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Program and Alcohol Detox Facility located at 420 West Lewis Street Conroe, TX 77301.
Bridge Counseling Center is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility and Alcohol Detox Center that can be reached at (936)441-8255.



Bridge Counseling Center practitioner - MAP
Bridge Counseling Center practitioner is a Alcoholism Treatment Program and Alcohol Detoxification Center located at 420 West Lewis Street Conroe, TX 77301.
Bridge Counseling Center practitioner is a Alcohol Rehab Center and Alcohol Detoxification Facility that can be reached at (936)441-8255.



Counseling & Education Services - MAP
Counseling & Education Services is a Alcohol Rehab Facility and Alcohol Detox Facility located at 1110 North Loop 336 West Conroe, TX 77301.
Counseling & Education Services is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Program and Alcohol Detoxification Center that can be reached at (936)756-0777.



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Nearby Cities

Panorama Village is 4.85 Miles from Conroe
Cut and Shoot is 5.91 Miles from Conroe
Woodloch is 7.37 Miles from Conroe
Willis is 7.46 Miles from Conroe
Shenandoah is 9.42 Miles from Conroe
Oak Ridge North is 10.91 Miles from Conroe
Porter Heights is 14.23 Miles from Conroe
Montgomery is 15.14 Miles from Conroe
New Waverly is 15.47 Miles from Conroe
Pinehurst is 17.06 Miles from Conroe
Tomball is 17.79 Miles from Conroe
Woodbranch is 18.47 Miles from Conroe
Spring is 18.60 Miles from Conroe
Splendora is 18.62 Miles from Conroe
Patton Village is 18.83 Miles from Conroe
Magnolia is 18.88 Miles from Conroe
Stagecoach is 19.25 Miles from Conroe
Roman Forest is 20.43 Miles from Conroe
North Cleveland is 22.04 Miles from Conroe
Todd Mission is 22.36 Miles from Conroe

Find Alcohol Rehab Centers in Major Cities Near Conroe, Texas:

Houston is 38.49 Miles from Conroe
Pasadena is 47.39 Miles from Conroe
Baytown is 49.33 Miles from Conroe
Sugar Land is 50.37 Miles from Conroe
Missouri City is 50.89 Miles from Conroe
College Station is 54.64 Miles from Conroe
Bryan is 59.20 Miles from Conroe
Galveston is 80.95 Miles from Conroe
Beaumont is 81.20 Miles from Conroe
Port Arthur is 95.55 Miles from Conroe
Temple is 125.18 Miles from Conroe
Waco is 131.91 Miles from Conroe
Round Rock is 132.61 Miles from Conroe
Lake Charles is 134.46 Miles from Conroe
Austin is 136.50 Miles from Conroe
Victoria is 138.69 Miles from Conroe
Tyler is 139.75 Miles from Conroe
Killeen is 145.33 Miles from Conroe
Longview is 157.11 Miles from Conroe
Shreveport is 178.91 Miles from Conroe

Quick Drug Facts

Is a person who drinks in the morning an alcoholic? Although most experts agree that an "eye opener" in the morning is a sign of alcoholism, this is not always true. What about the person who enjoys a Bloody Mary or Screwdriver in the morning while on vacation? What about the "graveyard shift" laborer who gets off work at 7 am and has a drink before going home to sleep for the day? What about a Mimosa (orange juice and champagne) the first morning of the honeymoon? Taken alone, these instances do not indicate alcohol dependence. Combined with other signs and symptoms of heavy drinking, these drinking episodes might be much more meaningful.
De-Stress Drinkers use alcohol to regain control of life and calm down. They include middle-class women and men.
The problem with including both willful alcohol abuse and pathological alcohol dependence under the general term of "alcoholism" is that this diffuses the powerful scientific evidence that alcohol dependence is a medical issue. Medical issues require treatment. This means there must be adequate insurance to cover the newer research-based treatments for alcohol dependence. The scientific evidence that alcohol dependence is a brain issue requires more research to find exact causes and better treatments, including gene-based treatments. Thus, most research today utilizes the term alcohol dependence as synonymous with "alcoholism". Alcohol abuse is not "alcoholism."
Nearly one-third of adults were classified as light drinkers (3 or fewer drinks per week). Nearly 5 percent of adults were classified as heavier drinkers (7 or more drinks per week for women; 14 or more for men).
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