According to the Centers for Disease Control, as many as 1 in 5 Americans experience chronic pain. That’s more than 60 million people. Opioids are among the most popular painkillers. The trouble is that anything more than short-term opioid use inevitably leads to dependence. This [...]
The connection between addiction and trauma has finally entered the public consciousness in a way that seems to ensure it will no longer be glossed over, overlooked, or forgotten. This is a very, very good thing. That said, our work is still cut out for [...]
For anyone who is in recovery from opioid addiction or who knows someone who is, NARCAN is nothing less than a miracle. This medication has saved thousands of lives already by rapidly reversing the powerfully sedating effects that occur during an opioid overdose. Another tool [...]
Alcoholism treatment has evolved quite a bit over the course of the last 60 years or so. The birth of what we think of today as modern treatment for alcoholism probably began in the mid-late 1980s. But, the treatment of addiction as a whole has [...]
Here is our review of the Netflix OxyContin series, Painkiller. We’ve done our best to avoid any spoilers and focus just on what they did right (and what they didn’t) along with the inevitable compare and contrast with Hulu’s similar 2021 series, Dopesick. Embed from [...]
It’s easy to become overwhelmed when your spouse, parents or child is grappling with an addiction. The first thing to remember is that you will be better able to help if you can remain calm and put together a plan. Make staying calm a priority [...]
Artificial sweeteners have long been debated in the realm of health and wellness. Such is the case with Hard Seltzers. But more than any others, this drink has taken the beverage industry by storm. In fact, over half of the alcohol consumers in the United [...]
You're out with friends, enjoying a night of laughter and good times. The music is blaring, and the drinks keep flowing. You feel invincible, unaware of the consequences that lurk in the shadows. Then it happens—a blue and red flash illuminates the night, and [...]
Over 14 million people aged 18 and over in the United States struggle with alcohol use disorder (AUD) or simply alcoholism. In fact, studies show that 1 in 10 children are brought up in a family where one or both parents have a drinking issue. [...]
Understanding the connection between trauma and alcoholic tendencies is crucial in order to help those struggling with addiction. Individuals seeking alcoholism treatment programs will have the chance to speak with therapists or counselors about their traumatic experiences. These professionals are able to help them process [...]
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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