Teen Challenge of Western Pennsylvania -

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Teen Challenge of Western Pennsylvania
Teen Challenge of Western Pennsylvania
is located at 220 Challenge Lane Rural Ridge, PA. 15075 and can be contacted by calling 724-265-4100. Teen Challenge of Western Pennsylvania offers treatment services for Illicit Drug Addiction, Prescription Drug Abuse and Alcoholism

Treatment Services Offered: Alcohol Addiction Treatment, Residential Long-Term Treatment for Alcohol Abuse
Payment Options: Self Pay, Sliding-Scale Fee

Teens that consume alcohol are more likely than nondrinkers to smoke marijuana, use inhalants, or carry a weapon.
According to Center of Disease Control and Prevention, alcohol is the third leading cause of death in the United States. It�'s estimated that alcohol and alcohol related accidents kill more than 100,000 people per year.
Genetics: Alcoholism is a complex health issue. Therefore, there are likely to be many genes involved in increasing a person's risk for alcoholism. Scientists are searching for these genes, and have found areas on chromosomes where they are probably located. Powerful new techniques may permit researchers to identify and measure the specific contribution of each gene to the complex behaviors associated with heavy drinking. This research will provide the basis for new medications to treat alcohol-related problems.
According to a recent study, a person who continues smoking after giving up alcohol in more prone to the continuance of the addictive process; although it is not fully understood, experts have noted is a complex interaction between drinking alcohol and smoking cigarettes.

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