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 [...]
Watching someone, you love fall prey to addiction can be an overwhelming experience. This person you care about may have become scantily recognizable and now seems to care less about you, your feelings, and your concern for them. It can be tempting to turn away, [...]
When searching for the best opiate addiction rehab center, there are several things you should look for to ensure you or your loved one receives the opiate addiction treatment necessary to make a full recovery. Learn how our opiate rehab Georgia can help you overcome [...]
The benefits of group therapy are many. However, what is group therapy? Let's find out. Group therapy delivers a form of therapy to multiple people at one time. Group sizes vary, but typically remain at ten or less. Support groups may be the sole element [...]
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, [...]
Opioids are a class of pain relievers typically prescribed for people experiencing severe pain or after major surgeries. Prescription varieties include oxycontin, Vicodin, and oxycodone. Meanwhile, synthetic and illegal opioids also exist, such as heroin. Beyond their pain-relieving properties, opioids often produce a distinct “high” [...]
Overcoming addiction involves holistic methods and support that address a person’s full range of needs. One primary component of addiction treatment is addiction counseling, which is a form of individual therapy. Addiction counseling helps people struggling with addiction in multiple ways and is often utilized [...]
Heroin overdose is a life-threatening situation that results from taking too much heroin or mixing multiple forms of drugs with heroin present. It can seem like a fine line between someone being very high and that same person experiencing an overdose. Given the danger of [...]
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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