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 [...]
Take a close look at your family. For many with addiction and family dynamics that are less than ideal, many factors are at play. Past trauma and difficult living arrangements could have pushed a person towards using these substances. Blame and guilt may be present. [...]
As a highly powerful opioid, fentanyl is never safe to use without a doctor’s supervision. It takes a very small amount of this drug to create a high risk for addiction and overdose. For those who are using it now, suddenly stopping it can [...]
For those with alcohol addiction, having a drink seems like a requirement to get through the day. Over time and with consistent consumption, it becomes hard to quit drinking. That’s because your brain and body become dependent on it. With the help of an alcohol [...]
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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