For those who are battling post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), every day can seem like a struggle. June is PTSD Awareness Month. It’s a time to work to remove the stigma of getting help for past trauma. It’s also one of the best times to focus [...]
As highly addictive drugs, opiates can cause dependence. That means a person may become so used to these drugs that the body and brain crave them. This condition can also lead to withdrawal symptoms if a person tries to stop using them. Opiate withdrawal can [...]
Many people with drug and alcohol addiction also struggle with mental health disorders. When this happens, choosing a treatment program that can accommodate the symptoms you have is essential. Partial hospitalization is a type of outpatient treatment program that can help accomplish this. At Georgia [...]
Addiction is complex. What happens in the brain and body can be a challenge to understand because of the numerous changes that may occur. Chemical dependency is one of them. A person who may be using drugs or alcohol on a compulsive basis may be [...]
Drug and alcohol addiction taxes the body and brain. It impacts life, creates stress, and builds obstacles. If you have already gone through treatment, you know just how far you've come in knocking down those walls. Yet, there is more work to be done once [...]
When a parent, sibling, or other close family member suffers from addiction, a child can be impacted in various ways. Evidence indicates that a child's environment when growing up and their brain is developing affects their life's outcome, including personality traits, beliefs, as well as [...]
Many people take prescription medications. Sometimes, they will start one and stop it shortly after because of side effects. Other times, they’ll be prescribed more than they need. In those cases, it’s important to return the unused medications to a pharmacy or other approved location. [...]
Mental health plays a major role in people's lives, even if they don't realize it. Stress is one factor that often leads to alcohol and drug misuse, abuse, and addiction. Living with stress is harmful to the body and can lead to a number of [...]
Even when legally prescribed, some prescription medications can still be abused. Prescription opioid pain relievers, stimulants, and depressants all have the potential for abuse. Understanding the risks of these medications can help you reach out for help if you find that you're struggling with prescription [...]
If you've gone through an addiction treatment program and are in your first year of sobriety, congratulations! This is a major achievement and change in your life. What should you expect during your first year sober? You might have concerns about making the transition back [...]
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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