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, [...]
The majority of people struggling with addiction are employed. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration estimates as many as 70% of people with a substance abuse disorder are actively working. While that does not mean drug use is regularly occurring at work, it does [...]
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 [...]
A Sober living community is a group home designed to provide a safe, supportive place for people recovering from addiction. They are less restrictive than rehab centers and often function as a critical element of someone’s aftercare plan. Life after rehab can be tricky to [...]
A process addiction, also known as a behavioral addiction, is defined as a compulsion to engage consistently in an activity despite the negative consequences related to that behavior. The critical difference between process addiction and other types of addiction is the lack of physical dependence [...]
Addiction treatment falls into two broad categories: outpatient and inpatient. Inpatient treatment occurs on-site and provides around-the-clock care in a safe, supportive environment. Outpatient refers to treatment where patients may attend therapy or receive medication at a treatment center but otherwise go about their normal [...]
Adderall is a stimulant that doctors often prescribe to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or narcolepsy. It works to focus attention, control problem behaviors, and improve listening and organizational skills. Unfortunately, its benefits and perceived allure have resulted in Adderall abuse being highest among college [...]
Thousands of people die from treatable addictions every year in the United States. This occurs despite the medical community having the tools and treatments to prevent many of these deaths. Unfortunately, too many people who could benefit from addiction treatment fail to seek help or [...]
Anxiety is a common emotion that everyone experiences on a regular basis. But if it becomes persistent and affects a person’s normal functioning, it rises to the level of a mood disorder, often referred to as generalized anxiety disorder. This affects millions of Americans every [...]
Psychological dependence is the emotional and mental reliance on a substance. It generally appears as strong urges or cravings. Psychological dependence is nearly always present in people struggling with addiction, especially those struggling with an Adderall addiction. Weeding out a patient’s psychological dependence is core [...]
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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