SUBSTANCE ABUSE is a negative pattern of use that leads to impairment or distress in any or all of the following areas:
- Recurrent use that results in decreased competency or failure in work, school or home.
- Recurrent use in which it is physically hazardous to use (driving, operating machinery, etc.).
- Substance-related legal problems such as DWI or DUI.
- Continued use despite persistent social or interpersonal problems that are caused or exacerbated by use (most often expressed via family, school, work, or friends’ concern about the substance abuse).
CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY is the normal progression of substance abuse, if left untreated. Chemical dependency is a serious sometimes fatal disease, which does respond to treatment. Dependency is characterized by:
- Tolerance-a need for more of the substance to achieve the desired effect.
- Withdrawal-physical symptoms are felt when the substance is absent from the body and/or when the same or closely related substance is taken to relieve or avoid withdrawal symptoms.
- The substance is often taken in a large amount or over a longer period than the user intended.
- There is a persistent desire or unsuccessful effort to cut down or control use.
- A great deal of time is spent obtaining, using or recovering from the substance’s effects. Important social, occupational, or recreational activities are reduced or given up because of substance use (early retirement, hobbies, school/sports expulsions, etc.).
- The substance use is continued despite knowledge that it will have a serious impact on one’s life (marital, school, family, job, or serious health problems).
For more information contact:
Bureau of Behavioral Health
, Ascend One Building, Columbia, MD 21045
Phone: (410) 313-DRUG, Toll Free 1-
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Certificate of Need Approved for the First Stand-Alone Detox in Maryland
Linthicum, MD (January 10, 2017) – Maryland House Detox and Delphi Behavioral Health Group proudly announce that the Maryland Health Care Commission has approved a Certificate of Need for the first private stand-alone inpatient Detox Center in Maryland.
According to DBHG Director of Operations, David Stup, “Maryland House Detox is the first private stand-alone, inpatient medical detoxification center to open in Maryland. Our Detox will treat adults addicted to various substances including alcohol and heroin. The facility will provide 24-hour medically monitored inpatient detoxification for an average of 5-7 days – after which our team of licensed clinicians will assess individuals and facilitate warm transitions to quality residential and outpatient treatment programs across the state and country. In the midst of the opioid epidemic, we are proud that Maryland House Detox will stand as a beacon of hope to provide on-demand treatment services to the communities of Maryland.”
“As we continue to battle substance abuse in Anne Arundel County, this new facility will help us in our fight,” said County Executive Steve Schuh. “Expanding treatment options is crucial to helping turn the tide against the heroin and opioid epidemic in our county.”
For more information, please visit www.delphihealthgroup.com.
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