In addiction treatment, patient retention is a critical factor in achieving successful long-term recovery. Unfortunately, many individuals face challenges that lead them to leave rehab early, disrupting their treatment progress and reducing their chances of sustained sobriety. This phenomenon, known as loss to follow-up, [...]
Many substances can hold a powerful grip on the brain, but some are more notorious than others for their addictive properties. These drugs hijack the brain's reward system, flooding it with dopamine and other pleasure chemicals. This creates an intense desire to repeat the experience, [...]
When entering alcohol or drug addiction treatment, people may experience many different emotions, such as worry, nervousness, anger, and hopelessness. Many people enter treatment wondering if it will even work and will things get better? These thoughts are completely normal for someone trying to get [...]
College is often a time of exploration and learning, but did you know it is also a time of binge drinking and substance abuse? Studies show that college students are more likely to partake in binge drinking, marijuana use, and prescription drug use, which often [...]
One of the most common questions we get at Georgia Addiction Treatment Center is, is addiction a choice or a disease? There is no simple answer to this question. The causes of addiction are varied. When you seek treatment, we help you evaluate your [...]
Johnny Mitchell might not be new to Georgia, but over the past year he has been leading a new life there. Originally from Oakland, California, Mitchell started using and selling drugs before he was a teenager. “I’m a product of the 1990s,” Mitchell said. “By [...]
Since getting sober in 2014, Jesse Stone, Executive Director of Georgia Addiction Treatment Center in Peachtree City, has made it his mission to “cast a wide net.” He wants to welcome as many people as possible into the rewarding world of recovery. “I didn’t come [...]
Debbie Ray, the clinical director at Georgia Addiction Treatment Center in Peachtree City, realized when she was a child that she “had a lot of anxiety for a 9-year-old.” After seeing a therapist who showed her effective relaxation techniques, Ray knew, even then that she [...]
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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