The holidays are stressful. Holidays place strain on relationships and bring up childhood memories. Family gatherings can be joyful, and they can create even more stress. Whether or not someone is in recovery, family dinners, parties, and holiday gatherings can trigger unresolved trauma, addiction, and [...]
New Year's Resolution 2022Every year we make a bunch of New Year’s resolutions to live a healthier life, whether it is being more compassionate with others, eating healthier, more exercise, or getting sober. The problem with the new year, new me resolutions is that they [...]
The holidays are often celebrated with the toasts and cheers of alcoholic drinks at family or office parties. This can be a challenging time for people who suffer from alcohol use disorder and substance addiction in Georgia and elsewhere. You, a family member, or a [...]
Women across the country struggle with addiction every day. Many women battle drug and alcohol addiction that is the result of issues that only women understand. Some may use drugs or drink to mitigate social pressure, motherhood, or family life. Some women can abuse drugs [...]
Addiction affects people from all walks of life. Addiction affects both men and women every day across the country. While addiction is not gendered, many find greater treatment support from single-gender detox centers. Both men and women find themselves at greater ease when detoxing with [...]
Prescription drug abuse is one of the leading addiction issues in our country today. Many begin taking prescription painkillers after a routine surgery or minor injury. These drugs block pain receptors in the brain, altering brain chemistry. Because of this, these drugs can be habit-forming. [...]
It's difficult to control negative thoughts during addiction recovery. When someone stops using drugs or alcohol, the brain and body adjust. Prescription and illegal drugs and alcohol alter brain chemistry. During addiction, the brain stops producing chemicals like dopamine and GABA. These chemicals affect mood [...]
Meth, also known as methamphetamine, is a highly addictive illegal stimulant. It is a white powdered drug that can lead to dependency after the first use. Like all drugs, meth sends chemicals to the brain, increasing dopamine, the chemical responsible for pleasure and joy. The [...]
There comes a point in the lives of many young adults when they consider experimenting with drugs and alcohol. Those who experiment don’t expect to develop an addiction to alcohol or drugs. Recent statistics about teen alcohol and drug experimentation are concerning. It is important [...]
Some people do not understand how addiction, which often begins with deciding to drink or try a drug at a party, is a disease. So, is addiction a disease? The choice argument focuses on what people point out as a string of bad decisions. Some [...]
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