Stimulants are a category of drug that come in both prescription and illegal varieties. For instance, stimulants range from caffeine to nicotine to cocaine. Where caffeine is mostly harmless, cocaine is an incredibly dangerous drug, the use of which regularly leads to drug abuse. Stimulant [...]
Drug addiction does far more than just impact people's bodies and minds. In fact, it touches every aspect of their lives, including their relationships. Addiction puts a strain on the trust, respect, and effective communication important to positive relationships. Furthermore, the effects of addiction can [...]
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 [...]
Opioids are a class of drugs commonly prescribed for pain relief. The category includes prescriptions like oxycodone, morphine, and fentanyl alongside the illicit drug heroin. Their use in pain management means they are applied following major surgery, in response to injury, and even for [...]
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid. It's similar to morphine, though much stronger. Also like morphine, its main medical use is to alleviate strong pain following intensive surgery. Medical professionals use fentanyl to address chronic pain in people who naturally tolerate other varieties of opioid. Synthetic [...]
Group therapy is simply defined as any therapy delivered in a setting with two or more people simultaneously. Group therapy sessions look much the same as individual therapy sessions, with participants talking in turns about their issues, challenges, and successes. One of the main benefits [...]
Family history plays a central role in the risk of developing an addiction. In fact, the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence ranks it as the most reliable risk indicator for someone developing a substance abuse disorder in their lifetime. A person’s environment certainly [...]
Alcohol abuse affects women and men differently. Men more often abuse alcohol or at least use it in larger amounts. That sometimes leads to alcohol’s impact on women being downplayed or ignored. In fact, the gap in alcohol usage and abuse between men and women [...]
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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