Getting help for addiction to alcohol or drugs can be a daunting task. For many, the process includes taking a look at your own behavior and asking, “Am I actually an addict or alcoholic?” It turns out blacking out has much more to do with drinking a large amount of alcohol on an empty stomach.…
Oxycodone Vs. Heroin When it comes to Oxycodone and heroin, many people question which is one worse. The assumption is that heroin is worse. Doctors prescribe oxycodone, and heroin is bought on the street. However, are they really that different? No matter the opiate, at Atlanta Detox Center, our opioid addiction treatment program can help…
If you or someone you know is dealing with an addiction to drugs or alcohol, you understand how severe this can be. Because alcohol is legal, many people believe that alcohol addiction is not as bad. Unfortunately, going through alcohol withdrawal can be severe. Therefore, it is a good idea for everyone to avoid unsupervised…
Mental health, substance abuse, and addiction issues should be taken seriously. Unfortunately, countless people all over the world deal with these issues on their own every day. One of the major challenges of addiction is that this impacts not only the individual but also their family and friends. You may have a friend who has…
The complexity of dealing with addiction involves more than a client’s physical need for drugs or alcohol. Psychological dependence is about how substance abuse affects your behavior and ability to function. When it comes to substance abuse treatment programs, Atlanta Detox Center prides itself on how it approaches the issue of helping clients deal with…
People dealing with alcoholism often benefit more when they enroll in a residential addiction treatment center versus getting help in an outpatient setting. It allows them to get the kind of in-depth help needed to address different aspects of their addiction. Atlanta Detox Center offers clients the chance to get help for long-standing substance abuse…
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…
The first step on the road to recovery from addiction can be the most challenging. When you’re at or close to your lowest point, it may be difficult for you to imagine that there is a way back. The need for drugs may still be dictating most, if not all, of your actions and reactions.…
It takes a lot of strength and courage to admit that you have a problem and need help. That’s a significant indicator that you’re ready to work on freeing yourself from the damage and destruction of your substance use disorder. Now you’ve got to start researching substance abuse treatment programs capable of fulfilling your needs.…