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 [...]
Heroin use and heroin addiction are like two sides of the same coin. The line that separates them is so thin that it can be easy to cross from using heroin to becoming addicted. For that reason, it’s incredibly important to know the common signs [...]
When entering alcohol or drug addiction treatment, people may experience many different emotions, such as worry, nervousness, anger, and hopelessness. Many people enter treatment wondering if it will even work and will things get better? These thoughts are completely normal for someone trying to get [...]
Commonly referred to simply as meth on the street and on TV, methamphetamine is an illicit drug with dangerous short and long-term consequences. Using this substance often leads to the individual requiring meth addiction treatment to recover. Meth is an extremely addictive stimulant affecting the [...]
Overcoming a heroin addiction is a battle from day one. However, it is rewarding once you get past detox. Part of the process you will go through is dealing with heroin withdrawal symptoms. The thought of experiencing this holds some people back from moving forward. [...]
Methamphetamine, or meth, is a very powerful stimulant that can cause addiction. It is often in the form of an odorless white powder or crystals that are most often smoked. When a person takes this drug, they will experience a feeling of euphoria. However, the [...]
You often hear the words "chemical imbalances" associated with addiction and mental health. Knowing what this term means is a great help in understanding many psychiatric conditions. Chemical imbalances happen when the brain has either too many or too few neurotransmitters. These neurotransmitters are natural [...]
Cocaine is a dangerous drug that has a high potential for addiction and overdose. Recent data from a National Survey on Drug Use and Health estimates more than five and a half million Americans use cocaine annually. Cocaine is typically found in powder or rock [...]
A partial hospitalization program (PHP) is a type of mental health or substance abuse treatment. Patients attending a PHP require treatment as often as five times per week for multiple hours each time. Following treatment sessions, they go home and go about their lives. In [...]
Opioids are a group of drugs that doctors commonly prescribe for pain. Beyond just reducing pain though, they also cause the body to release dopamine, a chemical responsible for feelings of pleasure. This makes opioids a highly-addictive substance because the body is easily hooked on [...]
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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