Addiction is a complex condition impacting the brain and body. The longer a person uses drugs or alcohol, the more damage can occur. That’s why most people need extensive and comprehensive treatment delivered in many formats. Most people benefit from a group therapy program. That’s [...]
Take a close look at your family. For many with addiction and family dynamics that are less than ideal, many factors are at play. Past trauma and difficult living arrangements could have pushed a person towards using these substances. Blame and guilt may be present. [...]
Families are significantly impacted when one member is using drugs or alcohol, especially when addiction forms. Family members could be angry, supportive, or afraid. They may even start to mimic your behaviors, especially if you have children. Recognizing the family dynamics of addiction is essential. [...]
Drug and alcohol addiction taxes the body and brain. It impacts life, creates stress, and builds obstacles. If you have already gone through treatment, you know just how far you've come in knocking down those walls. Yet, there is more work to be done once [...]
When a parent, sibling, or other close family member suffers from addiction, a child can be impacted in various ways. Evidence indicates that a child's environment when growing up and their brain is developing affects their life's outcome, including personality traits, beliefs, as well as [...]
If you've gone through an addiction treatment program and are in your first year of sobriety, congratulations! This is a major achievement and change in your life. What should you expect during your first year sober? You might have concerns about making the transition back [...]
During April, there are a number of holidays, but did you know that it is also National Counseling Awareness Month? The American Counseling Association named April this month in awareness of mental health and the people who work in the field, such as school mental [...]
If you or someone you know is struggling to manage a cocaine addiction, you understand just how dangerous this addiction can be. Cocaine is one of the most common addictions in the world. Unfortunately, it is also one of the most deadly. If someone you [...]
If you are someone you love is having a hard time controlling his or her drinking, understand that other people are going through the same situation. Alcoholism is one of the most common substance abuse issues in the country. Alcohol can be addictive, and it [...]
What people think about addiction, they usually think about alcohol, drugs, and gambling. One of the most common drugs to which people may get addicted is heroin. Heroin is a powerful opioid that many people get addicted to after they suffer from chronic pain. The [...]
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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