Rehab Blog
Making the difficult decision to seek substance abuse treatment for your drug or alcohol use is the critical first step in recovery. Admitting that you have a problem and need professional addiction counseling to solve it is also the most[...]
The 12 steps of recovery have played a vital role in the history of American society. The classic 12-step program helps and continues to assist countless people as they overcome alcohol use disorders. Even non-drinkers likely know what are the[...]
Chronic pain is common in those suffering from drug addiction. This pain often leads to an abuse of prescriptions medications as a last-ditch attempt to feel better physically. What might be less obvious is that misalignments in the spine interfere[...]
Overcoming a heroin addiction is a battle from day one. However, it is rewarding once you get past detox. Part of the process you will go through is dealing with heroin withdrawal symptoms. The thought of experiencing this holds some[...]
Stress is part of everyday life. Over time, you try to build coping skills, but sometimes circumstances become too hard. It might be because of emotional pain tied to a specific event -- something so enormous that it turns your[...]
Methamphetamine, or meth, is a very powerful stimulant that can cause addiction. It is often in the form of an odorless white powder or crystals that are most often smoked. When a person takes this drug, they will experience a[...]
You often hear the words "chemical imbalances" associated with addiction and mental health. Knowing what this term means is a great help in understanding many psychiatric conditions. Chemical imbalances happen when the brain has either too many or too few[...]
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[...]
One of the most common questions we get at Georgia Addiction Treatment Center is, is addiction a disease or a choice? There is no simple answer to this question. The causes of addiction are varied. When you seek treatment, we[...]
Women face unique circumstances and challenges while in rehab and during their recovery. Some of these hurdles are due to the physical differences between men and women and factors like pregnancy, motherhood, and a history of trauma that can make[...]