Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP) CDR USAMEDDAC
550 Pope Avenue
Building 268
Fort Leavenworth, KS 66027
(913) 684-6586
Intake: (913) 684-6771
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888-647-0579
to speak with an alcohol or drug abuse counselor.
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Treatment & Detox Guide
Warning signs of eating disorder
Eating disorder is largely related to the psychological disturbances that occur in a person. There are two main categories of eating disorder namely, anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. The people with anorexia nervosa are very much concerned about their looks and carry a fear of weight gain thus avoiding intake of food. On the contrary,….
Alcohol abuse
Sometimes occasional drinking can progress over time into alcohol abuse. It is a serious illness that often requires immediate treatment. Alcohol abuse is a serious problem that can not only cause chronic health issues like liver damage, brain damage, but also can totally change a person’s character is more likely to become thoughtless or violent…..
Book Explores World of High-Functioning Alcoholics
A new book provides insights into the lives of so-called “high-functioning alcoholics” and the special challenges faced by those who need treatment but lack the impetus of hitting rock-bottom, the New York Times reported May 4.Sarah Allen Benton, author of “Understanding the High-Functioning Alcoholic,” offers herself as an example: she holds a Master’s degree from….
Teens Cite Ease of Access To Drugs
A growing number of teenagers say it’s easier to illegally obtain prescription drugs than to buy beer, according to a survey published today. The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University asked: “Which is easiest for someone your age to buy: cigarettes, beer, marijuana, or prescription drugs such as OxyContin, Percocet, Vicodin….
Survey shows 3.4 million children live with binge drinking parents
More than three million children live in households where at least one of the parents is a binge drinker, a shock survey showed last night. The figure is three times as many as previously thought, according to the study by a charity. The National Addiction Centre also found that one million are living with at….