Alcoholism can impact people at any time. And while teen alcohol abuse has gone down over the past few years, it remains the most abused drug among teens and young adults. Learning to recognize the signs of teen alcoholism is critical for parents, guardians, adults, [...]
Prescription drugs are a wonder of modern medicine. When used correctly, they relieve symptoms and lessen suffering for millions of Americans on a daily basis. But they are also addictive substances whose use is easily abused if people are not careful. The dangers of prescription [...]
Relapse is an unfortunately common occurrence for people in addiction recovery. Part of avoiding relapse is about understanding relapse triggers and how to spot them. Rehab programs often support participants in developing comprehensive aftercare plans that identify addiction and relapse triggers. Contact Georgia Addiction Treatment [...]
Family counseling is a type of therapy that is able to address inter-family relationships. It works to promote a healthier family unit grounded in understanding each family member’s strengths and weaknesses. Issues that this type of therapy works on range from emotional to psychological to [...]
The majority of people struggling with addiction are employed. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration estimates as many as 70% of people with a substance abuse disorder are actively working. While that does not mean drug use is regularly occurring at work, it does [...]
Every rehab program shares the goal of helping people recover from addiction. But not all rehab programs offer the same services and resources. One key consideration in selecting the best rehab program for you is whether or not they provide single-gender programs. Rehab for women [...]
National Alcohol and Drug Recovery Month is observed every year in September. The nation has observed this month for the past thirty years. Its purpose is twofold: to celebrate the gains made by those in recovery and educate the general public about high-quality drug addiction [...]
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 [...]
It is tempting to think of addiction as something that only affects individuals, but substance use disorders have a wide-ranging impact. This is especially true when someone with an addiction has children in their care. Recent data estimates that 1 in 5 children live in [...]
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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