How to Deal with Things Out of Your Control — Lessons from Sports and Recovery Life has a funny way of reminding us that we’re not in control. Whether it’s an unexpected setback, a relapse, or a sudden change in plans, there are moments when [...]
How Atlanta Businesses Can Support Employees in Recovery In a city as vibrant and fast-paced as Atlanta, businesses are the heartbeat of the community. From the skyscrapers of Midtown to the startups in Tech Square and the restaurants along the BeltLine, Atlanta’s workforce is diverse, [...]
PTSD and Substance Abuse Among Veterans in Atlanta Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance abuse are two battles that often overlap—especially among military veterans. In Atlanta, a city home to a large and proud veteran population, the intersection of these struggles paints a complex picture [...]
The Hidden Toll: How Social Media Stress Impacts Mental Health and Fuels Substance Abuse In today’s always-online world, social media has become a constant companion — and for many, an invisible source of stress. From endless scrolling on Instagram to the dopamine hits of TikTok [...]
Finding Local Support Groups in Atlanta for Addiction Recovery If you or someone you love is working to overcome substance use in Atlanta, you don’t have to do it alone. The city is full of support groups that meet every day—some on church campuses, some [...]
Battling Back: Dealing with Mental Health Issues After a Sports Injury When an athlete goes down with an injury, it’s more than just a physical setback. The pain, the surgery, the recovery — those are visible. What people don’t see is the emotional toll that [...]
How Cocaine and Gambling Feed Off Each Other When most people think of addiction, they imagine a singular issue—someone battling drugs or struggling with a gambling problem. But addiction doesn’t always come in just one form. Often, it’s layered. One of the most dangerous and [...]
Why Detox Alone Isn’t Enough for Gambling Addicts Who Use: Understanding the Mental Health Connection Gambling addiction is a serious and often misunderstood disorder. For many who struggle, it’s not just about money or chance—it’s deeply tied to mental health, emotions, and sometimes substance use. [...]
Cognitive-behavioral therapy for addiction is a form of mental health treatment pioneered at the University of Pennsylvania in 1960. Over the last few decades, a cognitive-behavioral therapy program has been effective in helping individuals who suffer from a substance use disorder get their start on [...]
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a form of psychological treatment pioneered in the 1960s that has been effective for a wide range of issues over the last few decades. If you or a family member is struggling with addiction, anxiety, or another mental health issue, you [...]
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