Tri County Human Services Inc Highlands Outpatient Clinic
100 West College Drive
Building E
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 452-0106
Intake: (863) 452-0106x0
Call
888-647-0579
to speak with an alcohol or drug abuse counselor.
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Treatment & Detox Guide
Recognizing the Need for Alcohol Treatment Centers
Compared to drug addiction treatment rates, alcoholism is the most untreated disease in the U.S., according to the Florida Institute of Technology. On average, only 1 out of every 36 people suffering from alcoholism actually gets help. Though alcoholism is officially classified as a disease, it’s a treatable condition. Alcohol treatment centers specialize in applying….
No more games for drunk Brits
In 2008, 5,000 teenage girls were treated for binge drinking No more games for drunk Brits. In a desperate attempt to stop Brits from drinking excessively, U.K. officials are banning drinking games and all-you-can-drink deals at pubs and clubs that cater to the nation’s growing binge-drinking culture. The crackdown includes outlawing games such as the….
Voices of hope for alcoholics
When I attend meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous, I speak of my “experience, strength and hope.” As an alcoholic in recovery, I carry that message to others as part of the 12-step program I work in AA. This week, I listened to other voices, both younger and older, carry the message, too, from as near as….
Alcohol Treatment Center Myths
It’s astounding how much incorrect information is found on the web and elsewhere relating to alcohol treatment centers, alcohol treatment and alcohol addiction. The misinformation that surrounds alcohol treatment can be difficult to sort out. Let’s debunk some of the most common alcohol treatment centers myths so that you can make more sense about alcohol….
An entirely different life
Alcoholics Anonymous helps local man find sobriety, happiness Tom has been sober for 27 years, but the road to recovery was far from easy. “It’s still one day at a time,” he said. “The only person that can say you’re an alcoholic is the person themselves.” Every day is a struggle. “I will always been….