Addiction is often a family issue because substance dependence affects the entire family system and the individuals battling it. Therefore, family therapy during the detox of a family member is vital. It has been proven that addiction treatment programs have better outcomes when family members or close associates are also involved in the treatment process.…
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 addiction likely helps individuals understand why it may be an ideal part of their addiction treatment program. If you are…
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…
Addiction is a complex disease, so it makes sense that there are different approaches to treating it. Addiction treatment therapies can range from behavioral counseling to detox to relapse prevention, depending on your choice of drug and alcohol treatment center. At Atlanta Detox Center, our range of addiction treatment therapies is crucial to the recovery…
Group therapy is just one tool people use to support their recovery, but it’s an effective one. If you or someone you care about is struggling with addiction, a group therapy program puts you with others who understand the challenges you might face as you go through addiction treatment. Our group therapy program at Atlanta…
Addiction is a serious issue that impacts not only the individual suffering from addiction but also their family members, friends, and colleagues. This is one of the reasons why developing a substance abuse, or addiction issue can be so devastating. There is a lot of collateral damage to loved ones. Therefore, when developing a complete…
Countless people across the country suffer from substance abuse and addiction issues. It can be challenging for people to figure out exactly how they can distance themselves from addiction and embrace recovery. In some situations, an individual therapy program can play a key role in the recovery process. At Atlanta Detox Center, individual therapy is…
Mental health is among the most significant problems facing the medical system today. There are numerous treatment options available for mental health issues. One main option is cognitive-behavioral therapy, which is also known as CBT. If you are looking for a cognitive-behavioral therapy program, you might be wondering what this type of treatment is. So,…
A drug detox program is an opportunity for people to rid the body of toxins from the substances they’ve used. It is a natural process that’s managed safely in a professional setting. For those with dependence or addiction, drug detox enables the brain and body to start the healing process. It may be the first…
Many people with addiction use just one drug or one type of drug. Sometimes, however, polysubstance abuse can occur. Polysubstance abuse occurs when a person uses more than one substance at the same time. There are situations where this can happen innocently, such as forgetting about taking a prescription and having a drink. Yet, for…