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. [...]
The 12 steps of recovery have played a vital role in the history of American society. The classic 12-step program helps and continues to assist countless people as they overcome alcohol use disorders. Even non-drinkers likely know what are the 12 steps and could name [...]
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 [...]
Overcoming a heroin addiction is a battle from day one. However, it is rewarding once you get past detox. Part of the process you will go through is dealing with heroin withdrawal symptoms. The thought of experiencing this holds some people back from moving forward. [...]
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 [...]
Methamphetamine, or meth, is a very powerful stimulant that can cause addiction. It is often in the form of an odorless white powder or crystals that are most often smoked. When a person takes this drug, they will experience a feeling of euphoria. However, the [...]
College is often a time of exploration and learning, but did you know it is also a time of binge drinking and substance abuse? Studies show that college students are more likely to partake in binge drinking, marijuana use, and prescription drug use, which often [...]
One of the most common questions we get at Georgia Addiction Treatment Center is, is addiction a disease or a choice? There is no simple answer to this question. The causes of addiction are varied. When you seek treatment, we help you evaluate your unique [...]
Women face unique circumstances and challenges while in rehab and during their recovery. Some of these hurdles are due to the physical differences between men and women and factors like pregnancy, motherhood, and a history of trauma that can make treatment difficult. This is why [...]
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, [...]
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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