MidValley Healthcare - - West Virginia

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MidValley Healthcare
MidValley Healthcare
is located at 747 2nd Street New Martinsville, WV. 26155 and can be contacted by calling 304-455-3607. MidValley Healthcare offers treatment services for Illicit Drug Addiction, Prescription Drug Abuse and Alcoholism

Treatment Services Offered: Mental Balance Treatment Services, Outpatient Alcohol Treatment, Dual Diagnosis
Payment Options: Payment Assistance Through Medicaid, Medicare Assistance, Self Pay, Sliding-Scale Fee

Scientists have discovered that the strong cravings that are associated with alcohol addiction are located in the area of the brain that is located directly behind the forehead, called the orbitofrontal cortex; in brain imaging studies, this area lights up when a person is experiencing an extreme craving for alcohol.
How do I know if its okay to drink? The current Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that if you choose to drink alcoholic beverages, do not exceed 1 drink per day for women or 2 drinks per day for men. According to the guidelines, people who should not drink alcoholic beverages at all include the following: Children and adolescents Individuals of any age who cannot limit their drinking to low level Women who may become pregnant or who are pregnant Individuals who plan to drive, operate machinery, or take part in other activities that require attention, skill, or coordination Individuals taking prescription or over-the-counter medications that can interact with alcohol Individuals with certain medical conditions Persons recovering from alcoholism
"Problem drinking" is generally defined as any consumption of alcohol that results in significant risk of physical damage, psychological problems, accidents, and social or domestic problems.
Heavy drinking has been determined to be one of the primary factors in over 30% of all drowning incidents throughout the United �''States each year.

For more information, visit www.drug-rehabs.org.