Community housing is one of the most important decisions a patient will make when going from detox, inpatient, or residential to outpatient care. Community housing is the sober living component of outpatient treatment, whether it is PHP, IOP or OP. When you live in community [...]
Drug addiction does far more than just impact people's bodies and minds. In fact, it touches every aspect of their lives, including their relationships. Addiction puts a strain on the trust, respect, and effective communication important to positive relationships. Furthermore, the effects of addiction can [...]
New Year's resolutions start long before the New Year for those in recovery from drug or alcohol addiction. The year's biggest party night is filled with triggers that can derail your recovery efforts. How you look back on the last year or prepare for the [...]
The holidays are supposed to be a time of joy and celebration. For people in recovery, however, the holidays can be a time of stress and anxiety. The holidays are a busy, often hectic, time for many people. Dealing with family issues, shopping, financial problems, [...]
A Sober living community is a group home designed to provide a safe, supportive place for people recovering from addiction. They are less restrictive than rehab centers and often function as a critical element of someone’s aftercare plan. Life after rehab can be tricky to [...]
Addiction can feel overwhelming. Maybe sober recovery sounds impossible to you. You may at times even question whether getting sober is worth the effort. But no matter where you are in life or whether you've experienced relapse, achieving sobriety is possible and brings a wealth [...]
Relapse is when someone has gone through addiction treatment to achieve sobriety but, after some time, begins using again. Chronic relapse is when someone repeatedly seeks treatment but falls back into using substances after each treatment. It is important not to view your or anyone [...]
While addiction recovery is unique to each person, the first year of sobriety often poses the most challenges. Following an addiction treatment program, you may be faced with a new you or a version of yourself that you haven’t known since before your addiction. You [...]
Recovering from addiction can be complicated. Recent data shows as many as half of people who participate in an addiction recovery program end up relapsing. Georgia Addiction Treatment Center understands addiction treatment is a process. Developing a long-term plan for avoiding relapse can be key [...]
When you think about the 4th of July, the first thing that comes to mind is probably fireworks. The holiday is a festive occasion, often bringing people together, marked by public events and large gatherings that foster a sense of celebration and community. Parties like [...]
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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