The 12 steps of recovery have played a vital role in the history of American society. The classic 12-step program helps and continues to assist countless people as they overcome alcohol use disorders. Even non-drinkers likely know what are the 12 steps and could name some of the benefits of a 12-step program. While originally…
One of the most common questions we get at Georgia Addiction Treatment Center is, is addiction a disease or a choice? There is no simple answer to this question. The causes of addiction are varied. When you seek treatment, we help you evaluate your unique causes of substance abuse. We then create a treatment plan…
Alcohol abuse is one of the biggest public health issues in the United States today. Abuse of alcohol occurs when people drink too much in a single instance or too often or both. Repeated or prolonged alcohol usage can breed alcohol dependency and sometimes addiction. When people using alcohol acquire an addiction, they are said…
Alcohol abuse affects women and men differently. Men more often abuse alcohol or at least use it in larger amounts. That sometimes leads to alcohol’s impact on women being downplayed or ignored. In fact, the gap in alcohol usage and abuse between men and women has narrowed in recent years. Furthermore, biological differences in women…
Alcoholism can impact people at any time. And while teen alcohol abuse has gone down over the past few years, it remains the most abused drug among teens and young adults. Learning to recognize the signs of teen alcoholism is critical for parents, guardians, adults, and teens themselves to avoid the damage addiction inflicts on…
National Alcohol and Drug Recovery Month is observed every year in September. The nation has observed this month for the past thirty years. Its purpose is twofold: to celebrate the gains made by those in recovery and educate the general public about high-quality drug addiction treatment and mental health services. If you or someone in…
It is tempting to think of addiction as something that only affects individuals, but substance use disorders have a wide-ranging impact. This is especially true when someone with an addiction has children in their care. Recent data estimates that 1 in 5 children live in a home with an addicted parent. Call Georgia Addiction Treatment…
Rarely does an alcohol addiction only affect the user. This is especially true in marriages or partnerships where one person is an alcoholic spouse. The first thing to remember is that their addiction is not your fault and not your responsibility to solve alone. It is possible to find a healthy balance between supporting a…
Depression is a mental health disorder, and alcohol is a substance whose addictiveness may lead to abuse. At first glance, they may seem unrelated. But alcohol abuse and depression often appear as co-occurring disorders. As such, it is critical to understand how depression and alcohol influence each other and what kind of treatments are available…
For those with alcohol addiction, having a drink seems like a requirement to get through the day. Over time and with consistent consumption, it becomes hard to quit drinking. That’s because your brain and body become dependent on it. With the help of an alcohol rehab center, like Georgia Addiction Treatment Center, you can get…