Central Kansas Mental Health Center -

1-866-276-8153

Central Kansas Mental Health Center
Central Kansas Mental Health Center
is located at 809 Elmhurst Boulevard Salina, KS. 67401 and can be contacted by calling 785-823-6322. Central Kansas Mental Health Center offers treatment services for Prescription Drug Abuse, Alcoholism and Illicit Drug Addiction

Treatment Services Offered: Mental Balance Treatment Services, Outpatient Alcohol Treatment, Hearing Impaired Clients, Spanish Speaking
Payment Options: Payment Assistance Through Medicaid, Medicare Assistance, Insurance - Private Pay, Insurance - Military, Self Pay

What health problems are associated with excessive alcohol use? Excessive drinking both in the form of heavy drinking or binge drinking, is associated with numerous health problems, including: Chronic diseases such as liver cirrhosis (damage to liver cells); pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas); various cancers, including liver, mouth, throat, larynx (the voice box), and esophagus; high blood pressure; and psychological disorders. Unintentional injuries, such as motor-vehicle traffic crashes, falls, drowning, burns and firearm injuries. Violence, such as child maltreatment, homicide, and suicide. Harm to a developing fetus if a woman drinks while pregnant, such as fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Alcohol abuse or dependence.
Women who have 12 or more alcoholic drinks a week are at risk for developing alcoholism.
A study that was conducted by the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) has reported that for every dollar spent on treatment of alcohol dependence, seven health care dollars are saved.
According to Focus on the Family, driving under the influence is the leading cause of death for youth aged 15 to 24.

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