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University Health System
University Health System
is located at 1541 Kings Highway Shreveport, LA. 71103 and can be contacted by calling 318-626-1957. University Health System offers treatment services for Alcoholism, Prescription Drug Abuse and Illicit Drug Addiction

Treatment Services Offered: Mental Balance Treatment Services, Inpatient Hospital Treatment, Hearing Impaired Clients
Payment Options: Payment Assistance Through Medicaid, Medicare Assistance, Insurance - Private Pay, Insurance - Military, Self Pay, Payment Help

Family problems that are frequently associated with families affected by alcoholism are increased family conflict; emotional or physical violence; decreased family cohesion; decreased family organization; increased family isolation; increased family stress including work problems, illness, marital strain and financial problems; and frequent family moves.
Girls, aged 12-16, who consumed alcohol were four times more likely than their non-drinking counterparts to suffer depression.
Chronic heavy alcohol consumption can reduce the body's responsiveness to insulin and cause glucose intolerance in both healthy individuals and alcoholics with liver cirrhosis.
Sons of alcohol addicted fathers receive more detrimental discipline practices from their parents.

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