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Duke University Hospital
Duke University Hospital
is located at 14209 Hospital South Red Zone Durham, NC. 27701 and can be contacted by calling 919-684-8111. Duke University Hospital offers treatment services for Prescription Drug Abuse, Alcoholism and Illicit Drug Addiction

Treatment Services Offered: Mental Balance Treatment Services, Inpatient Hospital Treatment, Hearing Impaired Clients, Spanish Speaking
Payment Options: Payment Assistance Through Medicaid, Medicare Assistance, Insurance - Private Pay, Self Pay

Over time, excessive alcohol use can lead to the development of chronic diseases, neurological impairments and social problems. These include but are not limited to: Liver diseases, including Alcoholic hepatitis. Cirrhosis, which is among the 15 leading causes of all deaths in the United States. Among persons with Hepatitis C virus, worsening of liver function and interference with medications used to treat this condition.
An estimated 3 million Americans over the age of 60 are alcohol-dependent or alcohol abusers.
Individuals with more muscle are less affected by alcohol, as muscle contains water that absorbs alcohol from the bloodstream.
Research has shown that children from alcoholic families report higher levels of depression and anxiety and exhibit more symptoms of generalized stress (i.e., low self-esteem) than do children from nonalcoholic families.

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