You may instinctively suspect that your friend or your loved one could be abusing drugs, but sometimes you can’t put a name to the substances he or she may be abusing. This is particularly true if the person is struggling with an addiction to multiple [...]
The road to recovery from addiction is not easy. It requires resilience, determination, and total devotion. Getting well does not happen in an instant, and effective relapse prevention techniques are needed to successfully rid yourself of addiction. If you or a loved one is struggling [...]
Codependency is a dysfunctional relationship in which one person enables the actions of the other. They might enable addictive behaviors and substance abuse, including alcohol or drugs use. Additionally, other aspects of their personality could include immaturity, under-achievement, or irresponsibility. It is a condition in [...]
Knowing the symptoms of addiction is the initial step in guiding someone you love to go to rehab or getting help for yourself. Therefore, it is crucial to have a clear understanding of the signs of addiction that can affect the physical, psychological, and behavioral [...]
Addiction is a mental illness that affects millions of Americans every day. Described as a “chronic, relapsing brain disease,” people with addiction seek drug and alcohol despite the harm it brings. Education is essential to prevent more cases of substance abuse disorder. Seek the education [...]
Mental illness can be overwhelming, not only for those affected but also for their loved ones. If coupled with substance abuse, it is even more challenging. When mental illness and substance abuse overlap, it comprises what mental health experts call a co-occurring disorder that is [...]
Unraveling the mysteries of our psyche is never easy. Deep-seated emotions hide within us and drive our behaviors, without us even realizing it. This is a phenomenon that plays out in the connection between childhood trauma and addiction Studies suggest that childhood traumas play a [...]
The concept of codependency is often talked about as a major factor in relationships. It can be particularly acute in relationships involving substance abuse. Partners of people with substance abuse can easily fall into the trap of enabling their loved one’s destructive behaviors. That makes [...]
Completing therapy for substance abuse takes courage and commitment. It’s not a fast process. You will need to work hard to reverse the effects of drug and alcohol use. And you will need something that might for the moment seem in short supply: Patience. How [...]
The inherent challenge in addiction -- and, really in life as well -- is learning how to stop addictive behaviors. But that’s easier said than done and is sometimes not totally in your control. Addiction alters the balance of chemicals in your brain -- essentially [...]
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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