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Ralph H Johnson VA Medical Center
Ralph H Johnson VA Medical Center
is located at 109 Bee Street Charleston, SC. 29401 and can be contacted by calling 843-789-7311. Ralph H Johnson VA Medical Center offers treatment services for Prescription Drug Abuse, Alcoholism and Illicit Drug Addiction

Treatment Services Offered: Alcohol Addiction Treatment, Health Services, Alcohol Detox, Outpatient Alcohol Treatment, Inpatient Hospital Treatment
Payment Options: Payment Assistance Through Medicaid, Insurance - Private Pay, Insurance - Military

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A warning sign of alcohol dependency includes failure to care for physical appearance.
Youth in markets with high advertising expenditures ($10 or more per person per month) increase their alcohol consumption more over time, reaching a peak of 50 drinks per month by age 25.
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