Watching someone, you love fall prey to addiction can be an overwhelming experience. This person you care about may have become scantily recognizable and now seems to care less about you, your feelings, and your concern for them. It can be tempting to turn away, to protect yourself as they struggle, but your support is…
Most addiction recovery programs offer patients a choice between inpatient and outpatient treatment. Severe addictions generally call for inpatient treatment since it provides more oversight and around-the-clock monitoring necessary for guiding patients through difficult withdrawal periods. Nonetheless, for many people, outpatient treatment is a viable option. It affords greater convenience and flexibility and may be…
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 drug abuse are many. Informing yourself and others about 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 Center at 855.952.3546 to learn more about addiction therapy programs.…
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 mean that addiction issues will at some point intersect with…
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 comes with many benefits that can aid you in achieving…
Addiction treatment falls into two broad categories: outpatient and inpatient. Inpatient treatment occurs on-site and provides around-the-clock care in a safe, supportive environment. Outpatient refers to treatment where patients may attend therapy or receive medication at a treatment center but otherwise go about their normal lives. Outpatient rehab does not involve a residential stay or…
Many people with drug and alcohol addiction also struggle with mental health disorders. When this happens, choosing a treatment program that can accommodate the symptoms you have is essential. Partial hospitalization is a type of outpatient treatment program that can help accomplish this. At Georgia Addiction Treatment Center, we offer a partial hospitalization program to…
If you or someone you love is dealing with a substance use disorder, it’s important to seek care. There are many kinds of addiction treatment options, but one that many people turn to is outpatient treatment. Unlike inpatient or residential care, outpatient treatment allows patients to come to seek care and then to return home…
Nobody intentionally tries to become addicted to drugs or alcohol. Often, it just happens, little by little. It takes enormous courage to be able to know when to ask for help. Recovery is hard, but you can do it. And it usually starts with medical detox. Medical detox is a period where you gradually step…