With summer comes good weather and lots of activities. There is always something fun to do, from barbecues with the family to spending time with friends over an open fire. Unfortunately, it is somewhat common for drugs or alcohol to be a part of the mix. For a person working on recovery, that can prove…
If you have a parent who struggles to control his or her drinking, you may be wondering how to confront him or her. You love your parents, and you only want what is best for them. Whether you have a beer dad, a wine mom, or someone else entirely, it is important for you to…
Do you have COVID anxiety or pandemic anxiety? While this is not a formal type of mental health disorder, it may be a sign of anxiety or some other type of mental health concern. At Atlanta Center for Mental Health in Georgia, we work closely with our clients to ensure you have access to the…
Each person’s mental health needs are different. That is why there are numerous types of therapy available. Each treatment method, including individual therapy and group therapy, is designed to address the specific needs a person has to help them overcome their challenges. At Atlanta Center for Mental Health in Georgia, we work closely with you…
Making the decision to get help for addiction is one of the most important decisions you can make in a lifetime. It is an opportunity for you to turn the page on all of the mental health and physical challenges that addiction has brought into your life. Yet, before you choose a Georgia addiction treatment…
For those who are struggling with addiction and mental health challenges, life can seem hard in every aspect. Sometimes, a person who starts using drugs and alcohol may develop mental health disorders such as depression or anxiety as well. Other times, a person may use drugs or alcohol to fully handle the symptoms of their…
For men and women struggling through drug or alcohol addiction, every day may seem like another challenge. You may find it hard to balance everything in your life – family, work, school, and other responsibilities – while still making time to work on your health. Even if you’re unsure how to get it, if you…
Is it possible to learn how to detox safely? While detox can be done very safely, it should be done in a professional treatment center. Doing so ensures you have the help you need to work through the physical and mental health complications that addiction brings with it. It also ensures the professionals are there…
A gender-specific addiction treatment program allows men and women to share similar life experiences in a safe environment. A growing body of evidence shows that gender-specific treatment programs provide support and empowerment while allowing men and women to speak freely in areas of anger, spousal abuse, children, family responsibilities, and other topics that tend to…
Heroin addiction can take over the life of anyone who becomes addicted to opiates and is not able to stop abusing the substance. The root cause of heroin addiction can be hard to identify, as it can start with an addiction to prescription pain medication. At Atlanta Detox Center, we work with people who are struggling…