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North End Waterfront Health
North End Waterfront Health
is located at 332 Hanover Street Boston, MA. 2113 and can be contacted by calling 617-643-8080. North End Waterfront Health offers treatment services for Prescription Drug Abuse, Illicit Drug Addiction and Alcoholism

Treatment Services Offered: Mental Balance Treatment Services, Outpatient Alcohol Treatment, Hearing Impaired Clients, 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

People who consume alcohol tend to delay getting tested for HIV and if they do test positive, tend to postpone seeking treatment.
Ethanol, which is the alcohol in beverages, is toxic because of its molecular effects on tissues; additionally, the first breakdown product of alcohol, which is acetaldehyde, is even more toxic.
When you look at the various blood alcohol concentration levels, physical alcohol abuse effects include: Loss of Muscle Control - When the person reaches a .10 blood alcohol concentration level, their speech will begin to sound slurred. Judgment issues and poor coordination will be present, which can lead to falls and/or accidents.
Alcoholics are in the grip of a powerful "craving," or uncontrollable need, for alcohol that overrides their ability to stop drinking. This need can be as strong as the need for food or water.

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