Opioid addiction is a serious public health crisis impacting many areas of the country. Men and women don’t start out hoping to develop an addiction. Yet, circumstances such as over-prescription and chronic pain have led to opioid abuse and addiction, and it can impact people [...]
Addiction recovery is an ongoing process. Leaving rehab and returning to everyday life can bring about new challenges but also new opportunities to create a healthy future. Quarantine has become an added challenge for many people. It’s even put many people at risk simply because [...]
When it comes to alcohol and sports, the two tend to be linked. While many of today’s top athletes, like those playing in March Madness, have precision health regimens and intense workouts, there are many levels of play where drugs and alcohol use are commonly [...]
It may seem impossible to have a sober St. Patrick’s Day if you’ve spent most of your life celebrating this holiday with a green beer in hand. Yet, if you have put in the work to get healthy and sober, you do not want to [...]
Painkillers such as opioids can interfere with the function of the brain. In many ways, they can impact mental health. Over time, it's possible to become dependent on painkillers even if they've been prescribed to help with chronic pain. When it comes to painkillers and [...]
Alcohol abuse is dangerous to any person. During pregnancy, it can impact both the mother and child in significant ways. That’s why seeking help immediately for addiction is critical. Long-term recovery is possible, and our team at Georgia Addiction Treatment Center can offer guidance and [...]
Painkillers, which can include prescription opioids, can be incredibly addictive. Used as prescribed by a doctor, they are not likely to lead to addiction, especially when used for a short period of time. However, some people can develop painkiller addiction if they use these drugs [...]
Understanding the difference between drinking a bit too much and alcoholism is hard to do. Many people engaging in alcohol abuse believe they can control it and that they don’t need to change. Yet, when you realize you have a drinking problem, you can then [...]
If you or someone you know is struggling to manage a cocaine addiction, you understand just how dangerous this addiction can be. Cocaine is one of the most common addictions in the world. Unfortunately, it is also one of the most deadly. If someone you [...]
What people think about addiction, they usually think about alcohol, drugs, and gambling. One of the most common drugs to which people may get addicted is heroin. Heroin is a powerful opioid that many people get addicted to after they suffer from chronic pain. The [...]
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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