A substance use disorder (SUD) is a mental disorder that affects a person’s brain and behavior, leading to a person’s inability to control their use of substances such as legal or illegal drugs, alcohol, or medications. Symptoms can range from moderate to severe, with addiction being the most severe form of SUD. Listed below are some resources to help you better understand SUD and to get help for overcoming addiction.

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A resource we have in Wilson County, Texas, that is available by phone, email and in person to answer medical questions is:

Nikki Hardwick

Clinical Operations Manager/Paramedic

11984 US Highway 87W, La Vernia, Texas 78121

Office Phone: (830) 581-0380

nikki.hardwick@wcesd3.net