Can Community Housing Work for You? A sense of normalcy is the goal with this living situation. However, unlike recovery at home, there is increased accountability. For many people, this proves to be extremely helpful for remaining sober. Community housing aids will assist individuals in learning to live a fun and fulfilling life without drugs…
Drug addiction does far more than just impact people’s bodies and minds. In fact, it touches every aspect of their lives, including their relationships. Addiction puts a strain on the trust, respect, and effective communication important to positive relationships. Furthermore, the effects of addiction can include financial or legal trouble and health issues, all of…
New Year’s resolutions start long before the New Year for those in recovery from drug or alcohol addiction. The year’s biggest party night is filled with triggers that can derail your recovery efforts. How you look back on the last year or prepare for the upcoming year can determine the course you take. Will you…
The holidays are supposed to be a time of joy and celebration. For people in recovery, however, the holidays can be a time of stress and anxiety. The holidays are a busy, often hectic, time for many people. Dealing with family issues, shopping, financial problems, or a packed schedule can trigger anxiety or depression and…
Sober living communities are group homes 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 navigate. That is why having a structured, supportive environment can go a…
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 of positives with it for you and those around you.…
Relapse is when someone has gone through addiction treatment to achieve sobriety but, after some time, begins using again. Chronic relapse is when someone repeatedly seeks treatment but falls back into using substances after each treatment. It is important not to view your or anyone else’s relapse as a personal failure. Instead, seek ways to…
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 may be figuring out and trying to understand your new…
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 to achieving sobriety. This often involves engaging in aftercare, such…
When you think about the 4th of July, the first thing that comes to mind is probably fireworks. The holiday is a festive occasion, often bringing people together, marked by public events and large gatherings that foster a sense of celebration and community. Parties like this generally have alcohol present alongside a pressure to partake.…