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 [...]
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 [...]
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 have a parent who struggles to control his or her drinking, you may be wondering how to confront him or her. You love your parents, and you only want what is best for them. Whether you have a beer dad, a wine mom, [...]
On Thanksgiving Day, many people come together as families and friends to celebrate their blessings. For some, Thanksgiving is a difficult day as it’s also a holiday that frequently involves drinking. Having a sober Thanksgiving free of substance abuse can be a real challenge. The [...]
You’ve grown tired of watching a friend or loved one struggling with addiction. You and others who are also concerned have gotten together to talk about staging an intervention. But what exactly does that mean, and how does an intervention help? An intervention, simply as [...]
Self-medication refers to the process of taking substances to treat perceived conditions or symptoms without consulting a healthcare provider. It is a self-care initiative of handling conditions and ailments without professional understanding and diagnosis. Unfortunately, individuals with underlying drug addiction issues often opt for self-medication [...]
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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