A partial hospitalization program (PHP) is a type of mental health or substance abuse treatment. Patients attending a PHP require treatment as often as five times per week for multiple hours each time. Following treatment sessions, they go home and go about their lives. In [...]
Drug addiction treatment comes in many forms. One of the most common is outpatient addiction treatment. Many treatment providers go one step further to offer an intensive outpatient program (IOP) for substance abuse. The flexibility and independence matched with consistent, reliable treatment makes an IOP [...]
The more personalized and individualized addiction treatment is, the more successful it is liable to be. Even though the differences between men and women can seem played up at times, they are meaningful when it comes to addiction treatment. For starters, the reasons men and [...]
Biological and psychological differences between men and women exist. With that in mind, many addiction treatment providers offer gender-specific programs to provide the best possible environment and structure to support recovery. Clearly, overcoming addiction is not easy. However, the benefits of a women’s rehab program [...]
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. [...]
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a form of behavioral therapy used in treating many substance abuse and mental health disorders. It is similar to cognitive-behavioral therapy. However, it has a slightly different focus because it is geared toward addressing extreme emotional issues and relational problems. [...]
Heroin and fentanyl are both opioids, which means they share strong pain-relieving properties. Heroin is naturally derived from the poppy plant. However, it is illegal, with no accepted medical usage. On the other hand, fentanyl is a synthetic opioid. It is most similar to morphine, [...]
Adderall is a medication commonly used in treating attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It is classified as a stimulant and works to focus attention and control impulsive behaviors. Adderall’s other common use is in treating narcolepsy, which is a sleep disorder. Unfortunately, Adderall has become a [...]
New Year's resolutions start long before the New Year for those in recovery from drug or alcohol addiction. The year's biggest party night is filled with triggers that can derail your recovery efforts. How you look back on the last year or prepare for the [...]
Painkiller abuse has become increasingly common in recent years as the opioid epidemic has spread across the nation. It can be hard to recognize when a loved one is engaging in opiate abuse. Keeping an eye out for the most common warning signs and effects [...]
At Georgia Addiction Treatment Center, we understand that every person struggling with addiction is unique. That means that every person’s path to recovery must be unique as well. With more than 40 million Americans suffering at the hand of addiction, it is more important than ever that we address this crisis head-on.
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