Having your loved one spend most of their time in a drug detox center is not an easy task. You constantly wonder about their well-being. On top of that, you crave their company. Despite all[...]

You may be wondering, “How long does detox take?” This is a normal question to ask, especially if you are considering joining a residential addiction treatment program. It is only natural that you’d want[...]

If you’ve ever had too much to drink, you know what it feels like to have a hangover. Most people can tolerate this occasionally. But problem drinkers experience it all the time, and it’s[...]

Except for a brief period during prohibition, alcohol has always been freely and legally available in the United States. Throughout history, some have wondered why alcohol enjoys this special status, raising an important question:[...]

Those who drink excessive amounts of alcohol for a long period may have physical and psychological alcohol dependence and may need to enter into an alcohol addiction treatment program. As a result, it could[...]

Detox symptoms are the signs that a patient exhibits as a result of detoxifying. Patients will show a variety of symptoms. For some, detox symptoms may not be severe, and they can manage them while[...]

It often starts with just a drink to unwind. Maybe it’s a nightly glass of wine or a few beers after work. But over time, those moments can quietly turn into a dependency that’s hard[...]

It is not uncommon to use the terms “alcohol dependence” and “alcohol addiction” interchangeably. When that happens, it leads to confusion because, even though these issues are closely related, there are differences. Learn more[...]

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[...]

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[...]