Addiction Blog
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[...]
Xanax (alprazolam) is one of the most widely prescribed anti-anxiety medications in the U.S. What many people don’t realize is just how addictive it can be. At Atlanta Detox Center, we’ve seen firsthand how[...]
Relapse is very common. It’s one of the most unfortunate realities of getting help for addiction to drugs and alcohol. But exactly why do people relapse, even when things seem to be going well?[...]
National Vodka DayToday is National Vodka Day. Yes, you read that right. National Vodka Day. Lately, it seems that every day is “national something or other” day. Americans always find something to celebrate. It comes[...]
When a family member or close friend is struggling with addiction to drugs or alcohol, it is easy to feel helpless. You show support in whatever ways you can, but when your loved one[...]
The tragic death of Major League Baseball player Tyler Skaggs on July 1, 2019, sent shockwaves through the sports world and beyond. At just 27 years old, Skaggs, a talented starting pitcher for the[...]
