Here is our review of the Netflix OxyContin series, Painkiller. We’ve done our best to avoid any spoilers and focus just on what they did right (and what they didn’t) along with the inevitable compare and contrast with Hulu’s similar 2021 series, Dopesick. Embed from [...]
It’s easy to become overwhelmed when your spouse, parents or child is grappling with an addiction. The first thing to remember is that you will be better able to help if you can remain calm and put together a plan. Make staying calm a priority [...]
What comes to your mind when you hear of the holiday season? For most of us, the answer is celebration, joy, festivities, and togetherness. However, that’s not the case for everyone. Under the glittering veneer of holiday cheer, many people find themselves engulfed in darkness. [...]
You walk into a doctor's office, apprehension swirling in your mind. You've been fighting substance use, battling demons that have taken hold of your life. Deep down, you know that it's time to seek help, to confide in someone who can bring you toward a [...]
Taking on the path of addiction recovery is no easy feat. It's a battle against the relentless cravings and powerful urges that drive one to use drugs or alcohol. Thankfully, there is a continuous search for effective solutions to combat these challenges. One medication that [...]
Artificial sweeteners have long been debated in the realm of health and wellness. Such is the case with Hard Seltzers. But more than any others, this drink has taken the beverage industry by storm. In fact, over half of the alcohol consumers in the United [...]
The rise of fentanyl, a synthetic opioid, has taken the world by storm, dominating headlines and alarming health experts. Known for its extraordinary potency and increasing involvement in the global drug crisis, fentanyl's journey from the laboratory to the streets is a tale that [...]
You're out with friends, enjoying a night of laughter and good times. The music is blaring, and the drinks keep flowing. You feel invincible, unaware of the consequences that lurk in the shadows. Then it happens—a blue and red flash illuminates the night, and [...]
In the past, individuals suffering from mental health disorders and substance addiction often needed to look for separate treatments for each condition. In most cases, the person had to get clean and sober first before his or her mental health problems were addressed. Unfortunately, this [...]
Over 14 million people aged 18 and over in the United States struggle with alcohol use disorder (AUD) or simply alcoholism. In fact, studies show that 1 in 10 children are brought up in a family where one or both parents have a drinking issue. [...]
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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