In the United States, many Americans with a substance use disorder are what is called high-functioning alcoholics. The distinctions between them and other alcoholics are worthy of note because it is often harder for people[...]

Addiction is a chronic, relapsing disease. Notable features include compulsive drug-seeking, inability to quit despite harmful consequences, a desire to stop using, and chronic or permanent brain changes. It is considered both a complex[...]

You may have heard that abruptly quitting drinking is potentially deadly. Although death from alcohol withdrawal is uncommon, it is true that in cases of severe alcoholism, several complications can be life-threatening. Before I quit[...]

Admitting you have a problem with drugs or alcohol and seeking help at an addiction recovery program takes courage and strength. Every September at Atlanta Detox Center we celebrate National Recovery Month. This is a[...]

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.[...]

Learning about how long cocaine stays in the system is essential to individuals who want to stop using this drug. It is possible for people who have an addiction to cocaine to regain control[...]

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[...]

Hundreds of millions of prescription medications are dispensed across the United States every year. The types of prescriptions range from prescription-strength vitamins to medications that treat a wide variety of medical conditions. These drugs often[...]

Addiction is a disease that requires evidence-based treatment approaches for recovery. There are a variety of approaches used in treatment, including cognitive-behavioral therapy for addiction, also known as CBT. Gaining insight into cognitive-behavioral therapy for[...]

There is a range of side effects that a person experiences when they stop drinking alcohol. Although the side effects may vary among different individuals with alcohol addiction issues, there are several potential complications or[...]