Detox can be the most difficult time in early recovery. Unfortunately, addiction stigmas leave many people to try to quit using drugs and alcohol on their own. Is it safe to detox from home? More often than not, at-home drug detox is dangerous and ineffective. The safest way to detox from drugs or alcohol is…
Finding the right addiction recovery program isn’t always easy. It can be challenging to understand and weigh treatment options, costs, and the time you really need for recovery. Making the right choice for you and your loved ones is essential. When it comes to types of recovery programs, inpatient or residential addiction treatment provides the…
Alcohol and drug addiction affect people in different communities across the country. Unfortunately, there are many stigmas around addiction and recovery that prevent people from seeking help. Many people try to detox from drugs or alcohol at home. This “cold turkey” approach often leads to relapse, other drug use, and overdose. Medical detox is the…
Originally used in South America, cocaine comes from the coca plant. In the United States and worldwide, cocaine is an increasingly popular illicit drug. Popular in the party culture, cocaine is also used at raves, festivals, and clubs. Because cocaine provides a rush of focus and hyperactivity, it is also a popular performance-enhancing drug. Unfortunately,…
Methamphetamine, commonly called meth, is a highly addictive stimulant. People across the United States struggle with meth addiction every day. Commonly found in a white powder, smoking or injecting meth can cause a person to become addicted after one use. A single use of meth can also lead to death. Meth, like other drugs, increases…
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 World Health Organization (WHO) encourages people to come together to bring awareness to health on April 7th each year. Each year, there is a specific theme set for the day. For 2021, the focus is on “building a fairer, healthier world.” It’s important for men and women battling a dependence on drugs or alcohol…
A medical detox center is one of the safest places for you to detox from drug and alcohol addiction. Because of the potential health risks present during the process, it can help to ensure you have a detox program designed to support all of your medical needs during the process. At Atlanta Detox Center, we…
Opioids are a class of prescription medication that doctors use to treat severe or chronic pain. Drugs such as tramadol, fentanyl, or morphine provide relief for patients in pain due to a medical condition or injury. Although opioids are effective in treating pain, they are also highly addictive and dangerous. Opioid overdose effects can lead…