Firstly yes, alcohol is an addictive substance that affects many around the world. Here at the Georgia Addiction Treatment Center, we dive deep into understanding how alcohol affects the body and mind. First, understanding the addictive nature of alcohol is essential for comprehending its profound [...]
As May 27th approaches, the Friday just before signals the onset of Memorial Day weekend. This is when many people eagerly anticipate the chance to unwind, celebrate, and honor the sacrifices of those who have served. However, for individuals committed to sobriety, navigating the [...]
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 substance abuse 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 significantly good thing, highlighting a positive shift in public understanding. That said, [...]
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 [...]
What comes to your mind when you hear of the holiday season? For most of us, the answer is celebration, joy, festivities, and togetherness. However, that’s not the case for everyone. Under the glittering veneer of holiday cheer, many people find themselves engulfed in darkness. [...]
You walk into a doctor's office, apprehension swirling in your mind. You've been fighting substance use, battling demons that have taken hold of your life. Deep down, you know that it's time to seek help, to confide in someone who can bring you toward a [...]
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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