As drug addictions and deaths continue to rise each year, it becomes increasingly more important to recognize the signs and symptoms of substance abuse. Most of us are familiar with “hard” drug addictions, like meth or cocaine — but pharmaceutical drug addiction continues to be a highly overlooked problem, especially in the case of opioids. […]

Having a loved one suffer from an addiction can feel hopeless. Watching a family member struggle with mental health concerns is overwhelming, too. Having a loved one go through both at the same time? It can be heartbreaking. If you’re worried that your friend or family member is facing a tough battle against substance use […]

The 12 Steps were initially created by Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), which was the original 12-step program. Due to its success in assisting so many people in their recovery within the initial years of its launch, other support groups and recuperation centers quickly started utilizing the 12-step method and adapting it to their specific focus.  Almost […]

Relapse is a return to the old, bad habits you are in the recovery process of breaking. Relapse is more permanent than one slip-up, as it begins to occur frequently. As discouraging as this may be, it’s not only a very important learning experience, but a chance to renew your dedication to recovery.  While many […]

While every medication has the potential for side effects, prescription drugs — most commonly, opioids, depressants, and stimulants — have a much higher potential for misuse, which can lead to addiction and in some tragic cases, death. Prescription drug addiction is often overshadowed by its illegal counterparts, such as heroin, meth, cocaine, but it’s equally […]

Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that was developed as medication for pain management in cancer patients. While fentanyl has legitimate medical uses, it’s frequently made, distributed and consumed illegally. Fentanyl produces feelings of euphoria, relaxation, sedation and drowsiness. Fentanyl is an extremely dangerous drug due to its addictiveness— it’s between 80 and 100 times more […]

Deciding to start drug rehab is the first hurdle to get over. It is a whole different task to choose which treatment program is the best one for your needs.  In this article, we’ll give you the tools you need to feel confident with your choice of drug treatment center in Georgia because choosing the […]

Drug rehab has not only helped break the cycle of addiction in the lives of many, many people, it has given new hope and fresh starts to those who never thought recovery possible. Drug rehab offers many benefits to those who seek it out, from a healthy community environment to skills needed to enter into […]

Addiction is a serious issue. For that reason, there are important conversations happening regarding the nature of addiction. One of the most contentious debates within the mental health community regards whether addiction can be classified as a disease.  Proponents of the disease model say that addiction resembles any other chronic disease since substance use disorders […]