Addiction

27 12, 2023

Which Drugs Have Fentanyl in Them and Why?

By |2024-01-08T18:30:55+00:0012/27/2023|Addiction, Opioid Addiction Treatment|

By now most people in America have heard of fentanyl. This powerful synthetic opioid was originally developed in 1959 as an intravenous anesthetic. It didn’t enter the news cycle until widespread fentanyl overdoses began to happen in the early 2000s. What happened in the time [...]

3 10, 2023

Meet Poor Man’s Cocaine: All About Captagon

By |2023-10-31T05:20:11+00:0010/03/2023|Addiction, Alcohol Use Disorder|

What is Captagon? If you haven’t heard much about the drug Captagon yet, chances are you soon will. Called the “poor man’s cocaine” in some parts of the world, fenethylline, better known by its former brand name, Captagon, is a powerful stimulant. Captagon isn’t exactly [...]

10 07, 2023

Why Mental Disorders Coexist With Substance Use

By |2023-09-12T15:06:51+00:0007/10/2023|Addiction, Recovery|

Mental disorders and substance abuse are both debilitating and challenging conditions to navigate–especially when they occur together. Although the relationship between mental disorders and substance use is complicated, research shows that there is an undeniable connection between the two.  According to data from the Substance [...]

25 05, 2022

Finding an Opioid Addiction Treatment Center in Atlanta

By |2023-08-17T11:04:31+00:0005/25/2022|Addiction, Addiction Treatment, Opioid Addiction Treatment, Prescription Drug Addiction|

People from all walks of life use opioids here in Atlanta and around the country. Americans are currently living through an opiate and opioid crisis. While many people worry about the dangers of heroin and fentanyl, prescription opioids are equally addictive and often lead to [...]

25 04, 2022

Depression and Addiction: Effective Behavioral Health Treatment Programs

By |2023-08-23T17:45:56+00:0004/25/2022|Addiction, Addiction Treatment Therapies, Depression Treatment|

What Is Depression? Depression is a common, treatable, mental health condition that affects 16.2 million Americans annually. Regardless of the large number of people affected, depression remains vastly misunderstood, ignored, and stigmatized. Depressive symptoms cause those affected to feel: Extreme sadness Hopelessness Helplessness Insomnia [...]

21 04, 2022

Types of Treatment for Painkiller Addiction

By |2023-08-17T11:04:31+00:0004/21/2022|Addiction, Addiction Treatment, Painkiller Addiction Rehab|

When painkillers are used appropriately, they can bring many benefits to managing and reducing pain. However, these medications also bring an increased risk of addiction and abuse. This is why painkiller addiction treatment programs are essential for those struggling with opioid addiction. At Atlanta Detox [...]

22 03, 2022

Learning About Alcohol Addiction in 202

By |2023-08-17T11:05:15+00:0003/22/2022|Addiction, Alcohol Addiction Treatment, Alcohol Addiction Treatment Program|

Alcohol is a drug that is commonly known and used throughout the world. Alcohol was once an illegal drug, like heroin or cocaine. However, since the end of prohibition in 1933, it's completely legal for people 21 years of age and older. Alcohol is a [...]

21 03, 2022

What to Look for in a Meth Addiction Rehab Facility

By |2023-08-17T11:05:15+00:0003/21/2022|Addiction, Addiction Treatment, Detox, Meth Addiction Rehab|

Commonly known as meth, methamphetamines are highly addictive. People from all walks of life across the United States struggle with meth addiction. Unfortunately, meth is so addictive people can develop dependency after a single use. Meth addiction rehab at an addiction treatment center is the [...]

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