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  • Marimed Foundation for Island
  • Marimed Foundation for Island
    is located at 45-021 Likeke Place Kaneohe, HI. 96744 and can be contacted by calling 808-239-2939. Marimed Foundation for Island offers treatment services for Alcoholism, Prescription Drug Abuse and Illicit Drug Addiction

    Treatment Services Offered: Mental Balance Treatment Services, Dual Diagnosis, Court Appointed Client Services, Hearing Impaired Clients
    Payment Options: Payment Help

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  • Excessive use of the pain killer acetaminophen has been associated with liver damage in people who abuse alcohol.
  • Alcohol abuse differs from alcoholism in that it does not include an extremely strong craving for alcohol, loss of control over drinking, or physical dependence. Alcohol abuse is defined as a pattern of drinking that results in one or more of the following situations within a 12-month period: Failure to fulfill major work, school, or home responsibilities. Drinking in situations that are physically dangerous, such as while driving a car or operating machinery. Having recurring alcohol-related legal problems, such as being arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or for physically hurting someone while drunk. Continued drinking despite having ongoing relationship problems that are caused or worsened by the drinking. Although alcohol abuse is basically different from alcoholism, many effects of alcohol abuse are also experienced by alcoholics.
  • Alcohol use affects the part of the brain that is located in the upper region; this portion of the brain is where self control and other learned behaviors are stored.
  • The kidneys eliminate 5 percent of alcohol through urine. The lungs exhale 5 percent.

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