Substance use disorders can be overwhelming for many people because of the potentially severe consequences. If you are looking for an addiction treatment program, finding a rehab center that can cater to your needs is critical to a successful recovery. The good news is that you can restore your health through the help of the…
Today, the United States is living through an opiate crisis. People from all walks of life use opiates and opioids. Whether someone is using prescription opioids like Vicodin or illicit opiates like heroin, it can be nearly impossible to quit using opiates without medical and psychiatric support. Women are just as likely as men to…
For some people, deciding to start addiction treatment can be overwhelming. Preparing for residential rehab and knowing what to expect can be just as daunting. People from all walks of life begin inpatient treatment programs across the country every day. Anxiety and fear before entering rehab are normal. However, there are some ways to help…
Methamphetamine, commonly called meth, is a highly addictive stimulant. People across the United States struggle with meth addiction every day. Commonly found in a white powder, smoking or injecting meth can cause a person to become addicted after one use. A single use of meth can also lead to death. Meth, like other drugs, increases…
Deciding to get help for drug or alcohol addiction is the first step in a journey. Finding one of the treatment centers in Atlanta capable of helping you may seem like a hard task itself. That is especially true for residential treatment in Atlanta, where options may be more difficult to find. At Atlanta Detox…
There are a variety of reasons that women use drugs. This is true with women who become addicted to alcohol, cocaine, fentanyl, meth, or prescription opioid medications. The addiction issues lead many women to seek substance abuse treatment at a facility that serves both men and women. Other women, however, may turn to a women’s…
Drug use can be recreational or therapeutic. Addiction, however, is a cycle, especially when it comes to opiate use. That cycle can lead to chronic relapse unless you break it. An opiate addiction treatment program will not only help stop drug use but, hopefully, will break the cycle that puts recovery at risk. Our Atlanta…
It is devastating for many people to watch a loved one descend into the throes of addiction. They may be in denial about how much they need help. You may question whether the signs you’re seeing indicate that an addiction treatment center may be the best route to take. Atlanta Detox Center understands the difficulty…
Drug and alcohol addiction treatment can help you learn to become a productive functioning person, defined by something other than your drug and alcohol abuse. The first step for many people seeking help for substance abuse disorders is staying at a drug detox center. Because addiction is a complicated thing, your drug addiction recovery journey…
If you’re a woman struggling with addiction, National Women’s Health Month is an excellent time to put the spotlight on your issues. Many women get so caught up in their pursuit of a substance of choice that they neglect their own self-care. It’s time to put your health first by considering enrolling in a women’s…