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  • Northeast Kingdom Human Services Inc
  • Northeast Kingdom Human Services Inc
    is located at 2225 Portland Street St. Johnsbury, VT. 5819 and can be contacted by calling 802-748-3181. Northeast Kingdom Human Services Inc offers treatment services for Alcoholism, Prescription Drug Abuse and Illicit Drug Addiction

    Treatment Services Offered: Mental Balance Treatment Services, Outpatient Alcohol Treatment, Dual Diagnosis, Hearing Impaired Clients, Spanish Speaking, Foreign Languages other than Spanish
    Payment Options: Payment Assistance Through Medicaid, Medicare Assistance, Insurance - Private Pay, Insurance - Military, Self Pay, Sliding-Scale Fee, Payment Help

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  • Individuals who start drinking alcohol before the age of 15 are twice as likely to develop an abuse problem and four times as likely to develop alcoholism, versus those who do not begin drinking before age 21.
  • That even binge drinking one time can result in long term damage to the fetus.
  • 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
  • The rate of binge alcohol use was lowest among Asians (11.0 percent). Rates for other racial/ethnic groups were 19.0 percent for blacks, 23.6 percent for whites, 24.2 percent for Hispanics, 29.6 percent for American Indians/Alaska Natives, and 29.8 percent for Native Hawaiians or Other Pacific Islanders.

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