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 [...]
Alcohol poisoning is a life-threatening condition. If you believe you or someone you love could be suffering from it, it’s critical to head to the hospital right away or to call 911. Understanding what this condition is as well as what it means to have [...]
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. [...]
Regardless of the strides made in talk therapy and the millions of people that therapists have helped over the last century, some people are still apprehensive that talk therapy or psychotherapy works. Furthermore, there is still a perception that the need for therapy is a [...]
Regardless of how long ago a childhood trauma occurred, it can affect your present physical and mental health. Traumas are events that can threaten your life, dignity, or mental well-being. These events can trigger a physical or emotional reaction and lead to a variety of [...]
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 [...]
Researchers have a growing understanding of the role that trauma plays for individuals struggling with substance abuse. Deep-seated reactions to incidents involving violence, war, disaster, the death of someone close to you, or other difficult moments can drive individuals to drink or use drugs. In [...]
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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