Codependency refers to a relationship where one person believes that they must take care of someone else at any cost. As a result, that person can begin to lose their sense of independence. Historically, codependency referred to partners or loved ones living with someone who [...]
Anxiety is a common emotion that everyone experiences on a regular basis. But if it becomes persistent and affects a person’s normal functioning, it rises to the level of a mood disorder, often referred to as generalized anxiety disorder. This affects millions of Americans every [...]
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 [...]
June is Men’s Health Month. It’s a time to encourage men and boys to focus on their health in many ways. That includes eating well and getting enough sleep. It also means addressing drug and alcohol use. For some people, a men’s rehab program may [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
World Health Day is April 7 and begins a celebration that promotes a different theme each year. This year, the World Health Organization has themed the event, “Building a Fairer, Healthier World,” and aims to draw attention to the disparities between people around the world [...]
There is nothing easy about recovery from drug or alcohol addiction. You can be in an addiction treatment center that provides the best staff, the most comprehensive substance abuse treatment program, most comfortable facilities, and even medication-assisted treatment. However, finding motivation in recovery is the [...]
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 [...]
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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