An overdose signals an alarming level of drug toxicity in the body to the point where it overwhelms a person's ability to function. In recent years, heroin overdose has become a massive problem in Georgia and the rest of the country. To prevent and handle [...]
You may have often read headlines about the opioid crisis in Georgia, but do you know the connection between opiates and the brain? At Atlanta Detox Center, we know that it is vital to consider the detrimental effects of opiate addiction and the fatal consequences [...]
Approximately 9.2 million people in the world use heroin. This is a form of opioid and also a product of morphine which is a natural extract from the seeds of poppy plants. Heroin can either be brown or white. The common consumption methods are snorting [...]
Addiction is a chronic, relapsing disease. Notable features include compulsive drug-seeking, inability to quit despite harmful consequences, a desire to stop using, and chronic or permanent brain changes. It is considered both a complex brain disorder and a mental illness. While there are many addictive [...]
Hundreds of millions of prescription medications are dispensed across the United States every year. The types of prescriptions range from prescription-strength vitamins to medications that treat a wide variety of medical conditions. These drugs often offer relief of symptoms such as pain relief. Although physicians [...]
The first step towards your success in substance abuse treatment programs is just choosing to go. Understanding that they offer the best hope of recovery is critical. At Atlanta Detox Center, our substance abuse treatment programs set people up for genuine, long-term recovery. If you [...]
Unfortunately, addiction is one of the most pressing issues facing the modern healthcare system today. While many people may think about alcohol and recreational drugs as potentially addictive substances, prescription drugs can be just as dangerous. If you are worried that someone you know may [...]
When alcohol takes control, it can be difficult for you to see how much it affects your thoughts and actions. While those who care about you may be warning you about issues in your behavior that trouble them, it’s often easier to blow them off [...]
Prescription drug addiction adversely affects physical and mental health. It leaves a person struggling just to get through the day. However, help is available for those who need it. If you are battling a prescription drug addiction, it’s critical to seek addiction treatment. With the [...]
Prescription drugs can be helpful for some people. However, when a person does not use those drugs according to the doctor’s requirements, there is often a risk of abuse and addiction. Recognizing changes in yourself or your use of substances like this is important. The [...]
At Atlanta Detox Center, you’ll experience detox with a difference. Let us help you return to a place of peace and build a brighter future. During detox, you will be able to recover in an environment free from stress and other triggers.
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