Researchers and clinical practitioners have long understood the interplay between trauma, anger, and addiction. In many cases, trauma and anger operate as the root causes of why someone develops an addiction. Remediating someone’s experiences with trauma and anger may be the key to productive recovery. [...]
One of the biggest reported barriers among women to seeking treatment for addiction is childcare concerns. Though particularly true for single mothers, many two-parent households could face similar childcare challenges if the mother enters treatment. Additionally, mothers oftentimes fear losing custody of their children if [...]
Alcoholism can impact people at any time. And while teen alcohol abuse has gone down over the past few years, it remains the most abused drug among teens and young adults. Learning to recognize the signs of teen alcoholism is critical for parents, guardians, adults, [...]
The majority of people struggling with addiction are employed. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration estimates as many as 70% of people with a substance abuse disorder are actively working. While that does not mean drug use is regularly occurring at work, it does [...]
A Sober living community is a group home designed to provide a safe, supportive place for people recovering from addiction. They are less restrictive than rehab centers and often function as a critical element of someone’s aftercare plan. Life after rehab can be tricky to [...]
A process addiction, also known as a behavioral addiction, is defined as a compulsion to engage consistently in an activity despite the negative consequences related to that behavior. The critical difference between process addiction and other types of addiction is the lack of physical dependence [...]
Addiction can feel overwhelming. Maybe sober recovery sounds impossible to you. You may at times even question whether getting sober is worth the effort. But no matter where you are in life or whether you've experienced relapse, achieving sobriety is possible and brings a wealth [...]
It is tempting to think of addiction as something that only affects individuals, but substance use disorders have a wide-ranging impact. This is especially true when someone with an addiction has children in their care. Recent data estimates that 1 in 5 children live in [...]
Addiction treatment falls into two broad categories: outpatient and inpatient. Inpatient treatment occurs on-site and provides around-the-clock care in a safe, supportive environment. Outpatient refers to treatment where patients may attend therapy or receive medication at a treatment center but otherwise go about their normal [...]
Relapse is when someone has gone through addiction treatment to achieve sobriety but, after some time, begins using again. Chronic relapse is when someone repeatedly seeks treatment but falls back into using substances after each treatment. It is important not to view your or anyone [...]
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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