Barth and Associates -

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Barth and Associates
Barth and Associates
is located at 201 East Lincoln Avenue Yakima, WA. 98901 and can be contacted by calling 509-457-5653. Barth and Associates offers treatment services for Alcoholism, Illicit Drug Addiction and Prescription Drug Abuse

Treatment Services Offered: Alcohol Addiction Treatment, Outpatient Alcohol Treatment
Payment Options: Insurance - Private Pay, Self Pay

How does alcohol affect a person? Alcohol affects every organ in the body. It is a central nervous system depressant that is rapidly absorbed from the stomach and small intestine into the bloodstream. Alcohol is metabolized in the liver by enzymes; however, the liver can only metabolize a small amount of alcohol at a time, leaving the excess alcohol to circulate throughout the body. The intensity of the effect of alcohol on the body is directly related to the amount consumed.
Studies show an increase in the risk of rape or sexual assault when both the attacker and victim have used alcohol prior to the attack.
The connection between a lower body weight and moderate alcohol consumption is particularly strong among women; this connection can also be found in men, but to a much lesser degree.
Alcohol metabolism permanently changes liver cell structure impairing the liver�''s ability to metabolize fats, which explains why heavy drinkers tend to develop fatty livers.

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