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 [...]
Taking on the path of addiction recovery is no easy feat. It's a battle against the relentless cravings and powerful urges that drive one to use drugs or alcohol. Thankfully, there is a continuous search for effective solutions to combat these challenges. One medication that [...]
Trauma therapy in addiction treatment is a powerful tool for those looking for sobriety. It is designed to help individuals understand the significance of traumatic events, build a plan for recovery, and address substance abuse issues. It is an invaluable resource that can provide hope [...]
For many people in recovery, music has a special power to transport us back in time. We can instantly be brought back to memories of summer concerts or our childhood bedrooms listening to the radio. Music helps us feel joy and peace, two emotions that [...]
Over the past few years, we have seen a sharp increase in the use of synthetic drugs – now more than ever before. The problem with these substances is that unlike traditional narcotics, they are unregulated and often times their contents and effects can be [...]
Cognitive-behavioral therapy for addiction is a form of mental health treatment pioneered at the University of Pennsylvania in 1960. Over the last few decades, a cognitive-behavioral therapy program has been effective in helping individuals who suffer from a substance use disorder get their start on [...]
Making the difficult decision to seek substance abuse treatment for your drug or alcohol use is the critical first step in recovery. Admitting that you have a problem and need professional addiction counseling to solve it is also the most crucial step in this process. [...]
Chronic pain is common in those suffering from drug addiction. This pain often leads to an abuse of prescriptions medications as a last-ditch attempt to feel better physically. What might be less obvious is that misalignments in the spine interfere with the normal functioning of [...]
Stress is part of everyday life. Over time, you try to build coping skills, but sometimes circumstances become too hard. It might be because of emotional pain tied to a specific event -- something so enormous that it turns your life upside down. When this [...]
You often hear the words "chemical imbalances" associated with addiction and mental health. Knowing what this term means is a great help in understanding many psychiatric conditions. Chemical imbalances happen when the brain has either too many or too few neurotransmitters. These neurotransmitters are natural [...]
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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