For those who are struggling with an addiction to prescription medication, doctor shopping can be a dangerous habit. When someone who has a dependency on prescription medication runs out of their prescription, they might go to a different doctor to try to get more. If [...]
Binge drinking is a dangerous process. It involves consuming a large amount of alcohol in a short period of time, generally four to five drinks within a few hours. When you engage in this high of a level of consumption, you put your organs at [...]
The New Year may be the right time for you to think about substance abuse treatment. No matter how long you’ve struggled through addiction, our team can provide you with exceptional solutions and help right now. Addiction recovery begins when you decide to get help. [...]
If you have an addiction that is out of control, you may want to choose an addiction treatment program that helps you focus on your recovery goals without distractions or triggers. While outpatient treatment programs may give you more flexibility, they may not protect you [...]
On Thanksgiving Day, many people come together as families and friends to celebrate their blessings. For some, Thanksgiving is a difficult day as it’s also a holiday that frequently involves drinking. Having a sober Thanksgiving free of substance abuse can be a real challenge. The [...]
Nobody intentionally tries to become addicted to drugs or alcohol. Often, it just happens, little by little. It takes enormous courage to be able to know when to ask for help. Recovery is hard, but you can do it. And it usually starts with medical [...]
You’ve grown tired of watching a friend or loved one struggling with addiction. You and others who are also concerned have gotten together to talk about staging an intervention. But what exactly does that mean, and how does an intervention help? An intervention, simply as [...]
Pain-relieving drugs derived from the poppy plant have done an enormous amount of good for people suffering from serious illness or recovering from surgery. Unfortunately, like any drug, they can also be abused. Prescription painkillers trigger substance abuse problems at a high rate, the data [...]
Often, when people talk about addiction in the United States, they refer to the abuse of drugs or alcohol. And rightly so -- substance abuse continues to claim thousands of lives each year. However, healthcare experts are beginning to understand more about another form of [...]
Self-medication refers to the process of taking substances to treat perceived conditions or symptoms without consulting a healthcare provider. It is a self-care initiative of handling conditions and ailments without professional understanding and diagnosis. Unfortunately, individuals with underlying drug addiction issues often opt for self-medication [...]
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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