Opioids are a group of drugs that doctors commonly prescribe for pain. Beyond just reducing pain though, they also cause the body to release dopamine, a chemical responsible for feelings of pleasure. This makes opioids a highly-addictive substance because the body is easily hooked on [...]
Adderall is a medication commonly used in treating attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It is classified as a stimulant and works to focus attention and control impulsive behaviors. Adderall’s other common use is in treating narcolepsy, which is a sleep disorder. Unfortunately, Adderall has become a [...]
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 [...]
Heroin overdose is a life-threatening situation that results from taking too much heroin or mixing multiple forms of drugs with heroin present. It can seem like a fine line between someone being very high and that same person experiencing an overdose. Given the danger of [...]
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, [...]
Group therapy is simply defined as any therapy delivered in a setting with two or more people simultaneously. Group therapy sessions look much the same as individual therapy sessions, with participants talking in turns about their issues, challenges, and successes. One of the main benefits [...]
Family history plays a central role in the risk of developing an addiction. In fact, the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence ranks it as the most reliable risk indicator for someone developing a substance abuse disorder in their lifetime. A person’s environment certainly [...]
Alcohol abuse affects women and men differently. Men more often abuse alcohol or at least use it in larger amounts. That sometimes leads to alcohol’s impact on women being downplayed or ignored. In fact, the gap in alcohol usage and abuse between men and women [...]
Researchers and clinical practitioners have long understood the interplay between trauma, anger, and addiction. In many cases, trauma and anger operate as the root causes of why someone develops an addiction. Remediating someone’s experiences with trauma and anger may be the key to productive recovery. [...]
One of the biggest reported barriers among women to seeking treatment for addiction is childcare concerns. Though particularly true for single mothers, many two-parent households could face similar childcare challenges if the mother enters treatment. Additionally, mothers oftentimes fear losing custody of their children if [...]
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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