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  • John J Pershing VAMC
  • John J Pershing VAMC
    is located at 1500 North Westwood Boulevard Poplar Bluff, MO. 63901 and can be contacted by calling 573-686-4151. John J Pershing VAMC offers treatment services for Prescription Drug Abuse, Alcoholism and Illicit Drug Addiction

    Treatment Services Offered: Mental Balance Treatment Services, Outpatient Alcohol Treatment, Dual Diagnosis, Court Appointed Client Services
    Payment Options: Insurance - Private Pay, Insurance - Military, Self Pay

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  • There is no solid evidence which indicates that people can become addicted to spirits more easily than beer or wine, but hard liquor is more likely to produce death in instances of alcohol overdoses.
  • Research suggests that women who drink alcohol while pregnant are more likely to have a baby die from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). This risk substantially increases if a woman binge drinks during her first trimester of pregnancy.
  • Youth who drink alcohol are more likely to experience school problems, such as higher absence and poor or failing grades.
  • Distilled alcoholic spirits spending on cable network advertising grew 3,392%, from $1.5 million to $53.6 million between 2001 and 2004.

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