OxyContin, also commonly referred to as oxycodone, is a commonly prescribed opioid painkiller. Due to its strength, OxyContin is generally used in cases where people have developed tolerances to other opioid painkillers or are experiencing severe pain. Like many strong painkillers, OxyContin comes with side [...]
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 [...]
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid often prescribed for patients with severe pain, such as following major surgery, or those with chronic pain for whom other opioids prove ineffective. It is similar to morphine, except that it can be up to 100 times more powerful. This [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Summertime is often about having fun, spending time with friends, and relaxing. The days are longer, and the weather is more encouraging for activities like barbeques. Yet, it’s also a time when the risk of relapse is higher for those with addiction. If you have [...]
What will life after rehab be like? It’s hard to see what life could be like when you’re in the middle of addiction and the world around you looks challenging and hard to manage. Yet, for many people, treatment opens the door for healing, growth, [...]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Addiction is a complex disease. Like any other, it takes an individualized treatment plan to help a person to stop using. It takes time to repair the damage addiction creates, too. Treatment is possible and can be highly effective. Why, then, do so many people [...]
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 [...]
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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