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Creston, Washington Population:

Creston, Washington has a population of 232 as of 2000.

Population Breakdown in Creston, Washington:

Caucasian - 215
African American - 2
Hispanic - 2
Other - 13

Creston, WA. Education Information:

Creston had a total of 73 high school graduates in 2000.
Creston, WA. has a total of 11 college graduates with a bachelor's degree
or higher and 45 people with some college education. (Includes
Associates Degree)

Creston Family Info Breakdown:

Creston has a total of 9 single parents with children.
There are also 15 parents who are married with children in Creston, Washington.

Creston, Washington Housing Breakdown:

Creston has 88 houses that are owner occupied.
Creston has 27 houses that are renter-occupied.
Around 15 houses are vacant in Creston, Washington.
$49,700 is the average value of a house in Creston, WA.
$338 is the average cost to rent a house in Creston.

Creston, Washington Income Information:

The average income per family is $33,250 in Creston.


Zip codes in Creston
99117


Area codes in Creston
509

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Why would I Need Alcohol Detox in Creston?


When heavy or frequent drinkers suddenly decide to quit "cold turkey" they will experience some physical withdrawal symptoms -- which can range from the mildly annoying to severe and even life-threatening. For this reason, an alcohol detox in Creston is often necessary.

An alcohol detox center in Creston would be the first step of recovery from alcohol abuse. Alcohol detox centers in Creston are designed to safely manage physical withdrawal symptoms while coming of alcohol as well as assist with psychological and emotional discomforts of coming off alcohol. Alcohol detox should be done under the care of a licensed medical facility in Creston. Attempting to detox from alcohol without proper professional help is extremely dangerous. It can result in serious physical, psychological, and emotional consequences which can include death.

It is important to note that Creston alcohol detox is only the initial step in the alcohol abuse recovery process. Alcohol detox programs only provide physical and emotional stabilization while going through alcohol withdrawal and therefore, alcohol detox in Creston should not be viewed as full rehabilitation. Creston Alcohol Rehab Programs will append efforts to maintain the gains made in alcohol detox, while working towards establishing a firm ground upon which future long-term recovery is to be built.

Research has shown that the vast majority of people in Creston that complete alcohol detox, but fail to continue treatment in a Creston residential Alcoholism Treatment Facility, end up in relapse. Alcohol detox is a vital component in the recovery process, but lasting recovery in Creston is generally achieved through a structured Alcohol Rehabilitation Program and Alcohol Detoxification Facility that addresses the root of the addiction and not just its physical effects.




What Types of Rehab are Available for Alcohol Abuse in Creston?


When searching for an Alcoholism Treatment Facility in Creston it is imperative to select the correct type of Alcohol Rehabilitation Program and Alcohol Detoxification Facility in Creston that will address your specific treatment needs. For most people, alcohol abuse and addiction is largely misunderstood and as a result, people often make improper choices as to which type of Alcoholism Treatment Program and Alcohol Detoxification Facility in Creston they should consider, therefore they often receive inadequate treatment. When alcohol abuse has become a central aspect of life for yourself or your loved one, time is essential. You must quickly educate yourself about the many different types of Alcohol Rehab Programs available in Creston.

Most Alcohol Treatment Centers in Creston will offer a variety of services but often they will be categorized as a specific treatment type. There are many alcohol treatment types available including, out-patient alcohol treatment, inpatient alcohol treatment, alcohol detox, short term alcohol treatment or long term alcohol treatment.

Outpatient Alcohol Treatment in Creston

There are many outpatient Alcoholism Treatment and Alcohol Detoxification Centers in Creston. Most consist of some form of education classes, support groups, and or individualized therapy where the alcohol user does not require overnight stay. This is a popular form of treatment because of it's flexibility especially for those who cannot take long periods of time to devote entirely to alcohol abuse treatment. These types of programs can be very useful to those in Creston who must continue to work or attend school. Programs for outpatient treatment vary depending on the patient’s needs and the facility but they can consist simply of attending an community 12-step group, to a more structured outpatient program typically meeting a couple of times every week for a couple of hours at a time or, intensive out-patient(IOP) which consists of a highly structured group program that meets 3 to 5 days a week for a few hours at a time.

Attending outpatient treatment is different from inpatient treatment in that you are not under constant supervision, you still live at home and requires strict self discipline. For those who fear they may give in to the temptation of alcohol in the early stages of treatment, inpatient residential treatment at a Creston Alcohol Rehabilitation Program and Alcohol Detox Facility is recommended.

Inpatient Alcohol Treatment in Creston

Individuals who feel their alcohol abuse has affected their lifestyle such as their family, friends, or work will benefit greatly from inpatient alcohol treatment. This form of treatment provides the recovering alcohol addict with support 24-hours a day. Additionally, removing the individual from their former surroundings helps them to adjust to living an alcohol-free lifestyle. The benefits of inpatient treatment also include the reduced likelihood of the individual using alcohol while in treatment as well as highly structured days.

Inpatient treatment can take place in a variety of locations. Many first think of hospitals or similar accommodations, however, this is not always the case. Inpatient treatment takes place in residential settings as well. In fact, the preferred treatment environment of an inpatient Alcohol Rehabilitation Center and Alcohol Detoxification Facility in Creston would be one that was is restrictive than a hospital, but has close supervision and structured days. Most of these types of SINGULER in Creston offer supervised detoxification that may involve medication in a hospital setting or social detoxification (i.e. no medication) in a non-hospital setting.

Creston Alcohol Detox

Alcohol Detox in Creston is where the recovery process begins. Quitting alcohol abuse can initially be very uncomfortable and withdrawal symptoms often occur. Alcohol withdrawal symptoms can be life threatening in some cases so it is important to seek care in a Creston alcohol detox facility where medical professionals can manage and minimize the symptoms associated with drug or alcohol withdrawal under 24 hour care and supervision.

It is important to note that although alcohol detox plays a valuable role in the alcohol abuse recovery process, it is does NOT constitute a complete recovery. It is recommended that the alcohol abuser attends a Creston Alcohol Rehab Facility and Alcohol Detox Center after the initial alcohol detox process is complete.

Short Term Alcohol Treatment in Creston

Short term Alcoholism Treatment Centers in Creston consist of inpatient treatment typically lasting 28 - 30 days or less. Short term Alcohol Rehabilitation and Alcohol Detoxification Facilities were originally designed to conform with insurance companies because many insurance carriers only cover a maximum of 28 to 30 days of substance abuse treatment. Unfortunately, it is impossible to predict with certainty that exactly "28 days" is the correct amount of time to recover from an alcohol abuse problem. In fact, in most cases this is not enough time for a successful lasting recovery.

Short term Alcohol Rehab Facilities in Creston can be beneficial for those who have only been abusing alcohol for a short amount of time and the degree of alcohol abuse is relatively low. Short term Alcohol Rehabilitation Programs in Creston provide the alcohol abuser the opportunity to get away from their drinking patterns and for a short amount of time and focus on medical stabilization, abstinence, and lifestyle changes.

Long Term Alcohol Treatment in Creston

Long term alcohol treatment, otherwise known as long term “Residential” alcohol treatment generally lasts anywhere from 3 to 12 months in a residential, non-hospital setting. Long term Alcohol Rehab and Alcohol Detox Facilities in Creston use the program's entire "community," including other residents, staff, and the social context, as active components of treatment. Long term Alcoholism Treatment and Alcohol Detoxification Facilities in Creston focus on developing personal accountability and responsibility and ethical productive lives. Long term Alcohol Rehabilitation and Alcohol Detox Facilities in Creston are highly structured with activities designed to help residents examine harmful beliefs, self-concepts, and patterns of behavior and to adopt new life skills, coping skills and constructive ways to interact with others.




What should I expect during alcohol rehab in Creston?


Attending an Alcoholism Treatment Facility in Creston can be different for each person, however, there are some similarities that can be expected. The first step of a Creston Alcohol Rehabilitation Program and Alcohol Detoxification Facility is often alcohol detoxification (withdrawal). Alcohol withdrawal is when a person with an alcohol abuse problem stops drinking alcohol. Alcohol withdrawal can last a few days and may include nausea or vomiting, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety. These symptoms will be reduced effectively by attending an Alcoholism Treatment Program and Alcohol Detoxification Facility in Creston. Some Alcohol Rehab Programs in Creston will offer an on-site alcohol detox while others may have you attend an off-site medical detox center and then have you return to complete the Creston Alcohol Rehabilitation Program and Alcohol Detox Facility once the detoxification process is complete. Either way, the person in recovery must withdrawal from the alcohol which is safer and more comfortable when done as part of a Creston Alcohol Rehabilitation Center and Alcohol Detoxification Facility.

For some, the initial alcohol detox process is the hardest part of attending an Alcohol Rehab Facility and Alcohol Detox Center in Creston. Others find that their difficulty arises in therapy where they must confront their misguided beliefs and addictive behaviors. Often times, the recovering alcohol abuser will tend to unknowingly focus on present time problems going on with family, friends, loved ones, and issues at home. This is usually an attempt to avoid confronting their own problems by focusing on outside distractions. It is important for family and loved ones to avoid involving the addict with issues at home or anything other than their treatment plan. The addict must keep focused on himself and confront his own issues and his case points that need addressed.

Alcohol rehab is not easy! It is not easy confronting one's addiction, problems, issues, traumas, and transgressions, but is is something that must be done and with hard work and dedication, and the end result is well worth any struggles the recovering individual may have had while attending the Creston Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility and Alcohol Detox Facility. There is no better feeling in the world than to overcome tradgedy. The right Alcohol Rehab Center and Alcohol Detox Center in Creston will keep the recovering alcohol abuser winning, gaining, succeeding, and continually feeling better about themselves.

Once one has completed an Alcohol Rehab Program and Alcohol Detoxification Facility in Creston, he should feel that he can be a valuable and productive member of society again. It is important for the recovered individual to understand that it is their responsibility to remain sober and that if there is a relapse then that does not mean that they give in completely. Successful Alcohol Treatment Centers in Creston believe that the ability to accomplish a complete recovery from alcohol abuse must be based on the belief that an individual is not powerless, and in fact, must take responsibility for his or her own actions.








Group Health Cooperative
Group Health Cooperative is a Alcoholism Treatment Facility located at 322 West Northriver Drive Spokane, WA 99201
Group Health Cooperative specializes in Women, Men, DUI / DWI, and Hearing Impaired. Group Health Cooperative provides these types of treament : Substance Abuse Services. Group Health Cooperative accepts these payment options : Private Health Insurance, and Self Pay. Group Health Cooperative is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Program and Alcohol Detoxification Facility that can be contacted at (509) 241-2575.



Alcohol Drug Dependency Services
Alcohol Drug Dependency Services is a Alcoholism Treatment Program and Alcohol Detoxification Facility located at 507 North Nanum Street Ellensburg, WA 98926
Alcohol Drug Dependency Services specializes in Teens. Alcohol Drug Dependency Services provides these types of treament : Substance Abuse Services. Alcohol Drug Dependency Services accepts these payment options : Medicaid Insurance, Private Health Insurance, Self Pay, and Sliding Scale Fees. Alcohol Drug Dependency Services is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Program and Alcohol Detox Facility that can be contacted at (509) 925-9821.



Colville Tribal Alcohol Drug Program
Colville Tribal Alcohol Drug Program is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Center and Alcohol Detoxification Facility located at Hwy 155 Colville Tribal Headquarters Nespelem, WA 99155
Colville Tribal Alcohol Drug Program specializes in Teens, Co-Occuring Mental Disorders and Substance Abuse, and DUI / DWI. Colville Tribal Alcohol Drug Program provides these types of treament : Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. Colville Tribal Alcohol Drug Program accepts these payment options : Medicaid Insurance, Medicare Insurance, and Private Health Insurance. Colville Tribal Alcohol Drug Program is a Alcohol Rehab Facility and Alcohol Detox Center that can be contacted at (509) 634-2600x2606.



Chemical Dependency Treatment Program
Chemical Dependency Treatment Program is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility and Alcohol Detox Facility located at 77 Wainwright Drive Walla Walla, WA 99362
Chemical Dependency Treatment Program specializes in Co-Occuring Mental Disorders and Substance Abuse. Chemical Dependency Treatment Program provides these types of treament : Substance Abuse Services, Detox, Day Treatment Services, Residential Short Term Treatment, and Hospital / Medical Inpatient. Chemical Dependency Treatment Program accepts these payment options : Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance, and Pay Assistance. Chemical Dependency Treatment Program is a Alcohol Rehab Center and Alcohol Detox Center that can be contacted at (509) 525-5200x22671.



Lincoln County Alcohol Drug Center
Lincoln County Alcohol Drug Center is a Alcohol Rehab Program and Alcohol Detoxification Facility located at 510 Morgan Street Davenport, WA 99122
Lincoln County Alcohol Drug Center specializes in DUI / DWI. Lincoln County Alcohol Drug Center provides these types of treament : Substance Abuse Services. Lincoln County Alcohol Drug Center accepts these payment options : Medicaid Insurance, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance, Self Pay, Sliding Scale Fees, and Pay Assistance. Lincoln County Alcohol Drug Center is a Alcohol Rehab Facility and Alcohol Detoxification Facility that can be contacted at (509) 725-2111.



Sundown M Ranch
Sundown M Ranch is a Alcohol Treatment Program and Alcohol Detox Center located at 2280 State Route 821 Yakima, WA 98901
Sundown M Ranch specializes in Teens, Senior / Over 50, Pregnant Women, Women, Men, DUI / DWI, and Hearing Impaired. Sundown M Ranch provides these types of treament : Substance Abuse Services, Detox, Halfway Housing, Residential Short Term Treatment, and Residential Long Term Treatment. Sundown M Ranch accepts these payment options : Private Health Insurance, and Self Pay. Sundown M Ranch is a Alcohol Rehab Center and Alcohol Detoxification Facility that can be contacted at (509) 457-0990.



Rogers Counseling Center
Rogers Counseling Center is a Alcohol Treatment Facility and Alcohol Detox Center located at 856 Main Street Pomeroy, WA 99347
Rogers Counseling Center provides these types of treament : Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. Rogers Counseling Center accepts these payment options : Medicaid Insurance, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance, and Self Pay. Rogers Counseling Center is a Alcohol Rehab Program and Alcohol Detox Center that can be contacted at (509) 843-3791.



Parkway Place Transitional Housing
Parkway Place Transitional Housing is a Alcohol Rehab Center and Alcohol Detox Facility located at 9 South Naches Avenue Yakima, WA 98901
Parkway Place Transitional Housing provides these types of treament : Halfway Housing. Parkway Place Transitional Housing is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Program and Alcohol Detox Center that can be contacted at (509) 248-1800x304.



Daybreak of Spokane
Daybreak of Spokane is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility and Alcohol Detox Center located at 960 East 3rd Avenue Spokane, WA 99202
Daybreak of Spokane specializes in Teens, DUI / DWI, Hearing Impaired, and Spanish. Daybreak of Spokane provides these types of treament : Substance Abuse Services. Daybreak of Spokane accepts these payment options : Medicaid Insurance, Private Health Insurance, Self Pay, and Sliding Scale Fees. Daybreak of Spokane is a Alcohol Treatment Center that can be contacted at (509) 444-7033.



Okanogan Behavioral Healthcare Inc
Okanogan Behavioral Healthcare Inc is a Alcohol Rehab Center and Alcohol Detoxification Center located at 307 South Main Street Omak, WA 98841
Okanogan Behavioral Healthcare Inc specializes in Teens, Co-Occuring Mental Disorders and Substance Abuse, Women, Men, Hearing Impaired, and Spanish. Okanogan Behavioral Healthcare Inc provides these types of treament : Substance Abuse Services. Okanogan Behavioral Healthcare Inc accepts these payment options : Medicaid Insurance, Private Health Insurance, Self Pay, and Sliding Scale Fees. Okanogan Behavioral Healthcare Inc is a Alcohol Rehab Program and Alcohol Detoxification Center that can be contacted at (509) 826-5600.



Inland Counseling Network
Inland Counseling Network is a Alcohol Rehab Program located at 213 West Clay Street Dayton, WA 99328
Inland Counseling Network specializes in Teens, Co-Occuring Mental Disorders and Substance Abuse, DUI / DWI, Criminal Justice Clients, and Spanish. Inland Counseling Network provides these types of treament : Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, and Detox. Inland Counseling Network accepts these payment options : Medicaid Insurance, Medicare Insurance, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance, and Self Pay. Inland Counseling Network is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Center and Alcohol Detox Facility that can be contacted at (509) 382-2527.



Gateway Counseling Services
Gateway Counseling Services is a Alcohol Treatment Program located at 140 South Arthur Street Spokane, WA 99202
Gateway Counseling Services specializes in Teens, Senior / Over 50, Women, Men, DUI / DWI, and Hearing Impaired. Gateway Counseling Services provides these types of treament : Substance Abuse Services, and Detox. Gateway Counseling Services accepts these payment options : Private Health Insurance, and Self Pay. Gateway Counseling Services is a Alcohol Rehab Center that can be contacted at (509) 532-8855.



Grant County Prevention and
Grant County Prevention and is a Alcohol Treatment Program and Alcohol Detox Facility located at 1525 Wheeler Road Moses Lake, WA 98837
Grant County Prevention and specializes in Teens, Co-Occuring Mental Disorders and Substance Abuse, DUI / DWI, and Spanish. Grant County Prevention and provides these types of treament : Substance Abuse Services. Grant County Prevention and accepts these payment options : Medicaid Insurance, Private Health Insurance, and Self Pay. Grant County Prevention and is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Center and Alcohol Detox Center that can be contacted at (509) 765-5402.



Barth and Associates
Barth and Associates is a Alcohol Rehab Program and Alcohol Detox Facility located at 201 East Lincoln Avenue Yakima, WA 98901
Barth and Associates specializes in Teens, and DUI / DWI. Barth and Associates provides these types of treament : Substance Abuse Services, and Detox. Barth and Associates accepts these payment options : Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance, Self Pay, and Sliding Scale Fees. Barth and Associates is a Alcohol Treatment Facility and Alcohol Detox Facility that can be contacted at (509) 457-5653.



Alcohol Drug Dependency Services
Alcohol Drug Dependency Services is a Alcoholism Treatment Program located at 114 1/2 1st Street Ephrata, WA 98823
Alcohol Drug Dependency Services specializes in Spanish. Alcohol Drug Dependency Services provides these types of treament : Substance Abuse Services. Alcohol Drug Dependency Services accepts these payment options : Private Health Insurance, and Self Pay. Alcohol Drug Dependency Services is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Program that can be contacted at (509) 754-4667.



New Horizon Transitional Housing
New Horizon Transitional Housing is a Alcohol Rehab Facility and Alcohol Detox Facility located at Spokane, WA 99202
New Horizon Transitional Housing specializes in Pregnant Women, and Residential Beds for Adolescents. New Horizon Transitional Housing provides these types of treament : Substance Abuse Services, Halfway Housing, and Residential Long Term Treatment. New Horizon Transitional Housing accepts these payment options : Self Pay. New Horizon Transitional Housing is a Alcohol Treatment Program and Alcohol Detoxification Center that can be contacted at (509) 624-1244x32.



Spokane Addiction Recovery Centers
Spokane Addiction Recovery Centers is a Alcohol Rehab Facility and Alcohol Detoxification Center located at 1509 West 8th Avenue Spokane, WA 99204
Spokane Addiction Recovery Centers specializes in Women, Men, and Hearing Impaired. Spokane Addiction Recovery Centers provides these types of treament : Substance Abuse Services, Residential Short Term Treatment, and Residential Long Term Treatment. Spokane Addiction Recovery Centers accepts these payment options : Medicaid Insurance, and Self Pay. Spokane Addiction Recovery Centers is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility and Alcohol Detoxification Facility that can be contacted at (509) 624-3251.



Merit Resource Services
Merit Resource Services is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility and Alcohol Detoxification Center located at 312 West 2nd Street Wapato, WA 98951
Merit Resource Services specializes in DUI / DWI, Criminal Justice Clients, Hearing Impaired, and Spanish. Merit Resource Services provides these types of treament : Substance Abuse Services. Merit Resource Services accepts these payment options : Medicaid Insurance, Private Health Insurance, Self Pay, and Sliding Scale Fees. Merit Resource Services is a Alcoholism Treatment Program and Alcohol Detox Center that can be contacted at (509) 877-7271.



Yakama Nation Comprehensive Community
Yakama Nation Comprehensive Community is a Alcohol Treatment Facility and Alcohol Detoxification Facility located at 20 Gunnyon Road Toppenish, WA 98948
Yakama Nation Comprehensive Community specializes in DUI / DWI, Criminal Justice Clients, and Hearing Impaired. Yakama Nation Comprehensive Community provides these types of treament : Substance Abuse Services. Yakama Nation Comprehensive Community accepts these payment options : Medicaid Insurance, and Pay Assistance. Yakama Nation Comprehensive Community is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Center and Alcohol Detoxification Center that can be contacted at (509) 865-5121.



Central Washington
Central Washington is a Alcoholism Treatment Center located at 402 South 4th Avenue Yakima, WA 98902
Central Washington specializes in Co-Occuring Mental Disorders and Substance Abuse, Hearing Impaired, and Spanish. Central Washington provides these types of treament : Mental Health Treatment, Detox, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detox, and Residential Short Term Treatment. Central Washington accepts these payment options : Medicaid Insurance, Medicare Insurance, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance, and Self Pay. Central Washington is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Program and Alcohol Detoxification Center that can be contacted at (509) 575-4084.



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Nearby Cities

Wilbur is 8.60 Miles from Creston
Davenport is 18.70 Miles from Creston
Almira is 19.82 Miles from Creston
Harrington is 22.84 Miles from Creston
Grand Coulee is 25.57 Miles from Creston
Coulee Dam is 25.69 Miles from Creston
Elmer City is 26.01 Miles from Creston
Electric City is 26.69 Miles from Creston
Hartline is 27.65 Miles from Creston
Odessa is 30.37 Miles from Creston
Reardan is 30.50 Miles from Creston
Krupp is 32.50 Miles from Creston
Nespelem is 35.18 Miles from Creston
Nespelem Community is 35.31 Miles from Creston
Banks Lake South is 36.15 Miles from Creston
Wilson Creek is 36.33 Miles from Creston
Coulee City is 37.20 Miles from Creston
Sprague is 40.61 Miles from Creston
Inchelium is 40.77 Miles from Creston
Medical Lake is 41.06 Miles from Creston

Find Alcohol Rehab Centers in Major Cities Near Creston, Washington:

Kennewick is 111.54 Miles from Creston
Yakima is 123.83 Miles from Creston
Bellevue is 169.59 Miles from Creston
Everett is 171.13 Miles from Creston
Renton is 172.10 Miles from Creston
Kent is 174.67 Miles from Creston
Shoreline is 177.34 Miles from Creston
Seattle is 177.50 Miles from Creston
Federal Way is 180.71 Miles from Creston
Tacoma is 187.24 Miles from Creston
Lakewood is 191.50 Miles from Creston
Bellingham is 194.34 Miles from Creston
Missoula is 220.08 Miles from Creston
Gresham is 242.47 Miles from Creston
Vancouver is 242.76 Miles from Creston
Portland is 248.98 Miles from Creston

Quick Drug Facts

Alcohol is classified as a central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) depressant. How, then, can alcohol cause someone to feel "high" or euphoric? Scientists are not sure, but the simple explanation is that alcohol causes "dis-inhibition" of parts of the brain that are normally held in check in people who are not intoxicated. In other words, alcohol causes a reduction in the inhibitory parts of the brain, thereby causing them to relax their influence on parts of the brain that can exhibit stimulation. We feel "high" when our cerebral cortex is more dis-inhibited, so we infer that alcohol has a major effect on depressing the cerebral cortex.
In addition to being a depressant, alcohol is a chemical solvent, a local anesthetic and an irritant.
"Blackouts", contrary to public knowledge, are not diagnostic of alcohol dependence (alcoholism). Blackouts are memory lapses caused by (usually) heavy drinking, where the individual does not pass out, but appears to act relatively normal during drinking. However, the next day, events that occurred during portions of the drinking period cannot be remembered. Blackouts probably occur because the function of the hippocampus, the part of the brain that registers memory, is depressed by alcohol. Whether the memories never get "registered", or whether they become registered but cannot be retrieved, has not been determined.
While people who are depressed are more likely to drink alcohol, doing so may actually worsen the depression.
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