Depression is a mental health disorder, and alcohol is a substance whose addictiveness may lead to abuse. At first glance, they may seem unrelated. But alcohol abuse and depression often appear as co-occurring disorders. As such, it is critical to understand how depression and alcohol [...]
Addiction is a complex condition impacting the brain and body. The longer a person uses drugs or alcohol, the more damage can occur. That’s why most people need extensive and comprehensive treatment delivered in many formats. Most people benefit from a group therapy program. That’s [...]
For those with alcohol addiction, having a drink seems like a requirement to get through the day. Over time and with consistent consumption, it becomes hard to quit drinking. That’s because your brain and body become dependent on it. With the help of an alcohol [...]
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. [...]
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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