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CHCS recognizes that drinking isn't necessarily the problem, but rather drinking in excess — which increases the risk of personal negative consequences such as health problems, injury to yourself or others while intoxicated, or birth defects due to drinking while pregnant. Excessive alcohol use includes binge drinking, heavy drinking, any alcohol use by people under the legal drinking age, and any alcohol use by pregnant women.

Opioids are a class of drugs used to reduce pain — including legally prescribed oxycodone, fentanyl, buprenorphine, methadone, oxymorphone, hydrocodone, codeine, and morphine, as well as illegal drugs such as heroin. Beyond pain relief, opioids produce feelings of euphoria and well-being that can contribute to a "high" and to addiction.

Continuous use almost always leads to physical dependence, higher tolerance, and the need for increasingly larger amounts to achieve the same effect — which may lead to overdose. People who frequently use opioids face an increased risk of sickness when they reduce the amount used, experiencing withdrawal symptoms such as shaking, vomiting, sweating, and headaches.

Benzodiazepines, also known as "benzos," are commonly used to treat seizures, anxiety disorders, acute panic attacks, and other conditions. Benzos are intended for short-term use; their effects on the body decrease over time, which often leads people to take more than prescribed to keep feeling the same effect. When combined with other drugs, benzos can lead to overdose and, in some cases, death. People who use benzos may experience confusion, dizziness, irritability, and weight gain, among other symptoms.

A powerful and highly addictive stimulant, methamphetamines affect your central nervous system and are chemically similar to amphetamines used to treat ADHD and narcolepsy. Commonly known as meth — and sometimes called ice, blue, or crystal — frequent and long-term use can lead to addiction, an increased risk of contracting HIV and hepatitis, severe dental problems, memory loss, aggression and violence, and more. A person can also overdose on methamphetamine, leading to stroke, heart attack, or organ damage.

Marijuana is a mood-altering drug that affects the entire body through tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the substance that induces its effects. Like other pain relievers, it can lead to dependence and addiction. Risks of heavy use include impaired judgement, disruption to normal learning functions, sensory changes, psychosis, reduced brain function, and acute memory loss. Although not life-threatening, withdrawal symptoms include anxiety, irritability, insomnia, stomach pain, and decreased appetite.

Synthetic marijuana — such as K2, Spice, or Spike — is not marijuana, although it contains some of the same compounds. It can be toxic, causing life-threatening effects including nausea, anxiety, paranoia, brain swelling, seizures, hallucinations, aggression, heart palpitations, and chest pains, as well as suicidal thoughts, raised blood pressure, and kidney damage.

If you do not qualify for our services a clinician will provide you with an appropriate referral or resources to see someone else in the community.

The Center for Health Care Services accepts many insurance plans including Medicaid and Medicare. Payment of your estimated consumer portion is expected at the time services are provided. This includes deductibles, copays, and any other predetermined fees due for this visit. CHCS will not refuse services to a person based on inability to pay. You may qualify for financial assistance toward your payments. This qualification will be determined based on your income and family size. To determine the appropriate monthly fee, you must provide the required documents and complete a Financial Assessment. Please be prepared to show proof of insurance, proof of residency, and family income upon check-in.

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CHCS will not refuse services to a person based on homelessness. CHCS agrees not to discriminate in the provision of services to an individual based on: the individual’s inability to pay; whether payment for those services would be made under Medicare, Medicaid, or CHIP; the individual’s race, color, sex, national origin, disability, religion, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity.