In the News...

• Bladder rupture can occur with binge drinking
• Heavy drinking in 20 year olds can cause brain changes
  seen on MRI consistent with early signs of alcohol-related
  dementia
  
• Heavy drinking takes a toll on brain size
• Regular alcohol drinking increases the risk of certain cancers
• Young alcohol abusers show smaller brain areas
• Doubts raised about health benefits of moderate drinking
  
  

Local Alcohol Treatment Organizations

• Alcohol Community Treatment Services, Inc. (727) 942-4181
  Long-term residential alcohol rehab program
• Alcoholics Anonymous Central Hotline (727)530-0415
  A fellowship of men and women who share their experiences, strengths and hopes with each other in order to solve their common problems and help each other to recover from alcoholism.
• BayCare Life Management--Clearwater (727) 461-8282
  Adult intensive outpatient chemical dependency services. A program for individuals who are experiencing difficulties with alcohol or drugs.
• Operation Par --Clearwater Call Center: (888) PAR NEXT
  Provides a central point of access for individuals seeking services or information about substance abuse and mental health services.
• Town & Country Detox (813) 884-1904
• Turning Point of Tampa 1-800-397-3006
• Turning Point Inebriate Intervention Center--St. Petersburg
  (727) 823-7811 (state funded)
  Facility for homeless indigents who are currently using drugs and/or alcohol. This is not a medical facility or homeless shelter.
• W.I.N. Team 1-888-834-2946
  
  

Local Support Groups

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References

• Alcohol, Potion or Poiso? from Bay Area Medical Information (www.BAMI.us)
• Facts about Alcohol Poisoning from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
• Alcoholism from the U.S. Nat'l Library of Medicine & Nat'l Institute of Health This site provides extensive information and links.
• Alcohol & Youth from the U.S. Nat'l Library of Medicine & Nat'l Institute of Health
• College Drinking, Changing the Culture from the National Institute n Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). CollegeDrinkingPrevention.gov is a comprehensive research-based resource on issues related to alcohol abuse and binge drinking among college students. Alcohol Consumption from the U.S. Nat'l Library of Medicine & Nat'l Institute of Health
• Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's provides a toll-free, 24-hour treatment referral service to help you locate treatment options near you. For a referral to a treatment center or support group in your area, Call: (800) 662-HELP (4357) (English and Español) or (800) 487-4889 (TDD)