Alcoholism takes on many forms, so not everyone fits the typical stereotypes of an alcoholic. That leads many people to wonder, “Am I an alcoholic?” This question is common if a few drinks lead to many more than you can remember. In this guide, [...]
For most of her life, Robyn Goodart, BA, CADC-T, Intake Coordinator and Case Manager at Atlanta Detox Center and Atlanta Center for Mental Health, has worked in positions where compassion and empathy are key. Prior to taking her first position as a counselor at the [...]
Xanax (alprazolam) is one of the most widely prescribed anti-anxiety medications in the U.S. What many people don’t realize is just how addictive it can be. At Atlanta Detox Center, we’ve seen firsthand how a legitimate prescription can gradually spiral into something much more [...]
Relapse is very common. It’s one of the most unfortunate realities of getting help for addiction to drugs and alcohol. But exactly why do people relapse, even when things seem to be going well? It is hard to stay clean and sober, and the [...]
National Vodka DayToday is National Vodka Day. Yes, you read that right. National Vodka Day. Lately, it seems that every day is “national something or other” day. Americans always find something to celebrate. It comes as no shock, in a culture fixated on drinking, that [...]
When a family member or close friend is struggling with addiction to drugs or alcohol, it is easy to feel helpless. You show support in whatever ways you can, but when your loved one continues to use or relapse. It is difficult to set [...]
The tragic death of Major League Baseball player Tyler Skaggs on July 1, 2019, sent shockwaves through the sports world and beyond. At just 27 years old, Skaggs, a talented starting pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels, was found dead in his hotel room [...]
Understanding the relationship between alcohol, nicotine, and sleep is crucial for promoting better sleep habits and overall well-being. While caffeine often takes the spotlight for its impact on sleep, alcohol and nicotine can also significantly disrupt sleep patterns, albeit in different ways. The complexities [...]
Amid public health challenges posed by intravenous drug use, needle exchange programs (NEPs) emerged as a source of proactive intervention. These programs represent a strategic initiative aimed at combating the spread of blood-borne diseases among intravenous drug users (IDUs) and the wider community. By providing [...]
April is Alcohol Awareness Month, a resource implemented by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion and sponsored by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence.1 The goal is to spread the word about strategies for preventing alcohol dependence. Did you know there [...]
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