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…
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…
You might be worried about your spouse’s substance abuse and want your spouse to seek treatment in a men’s or women’s recovery center. It’s hard to talk to your significant other about their substance abuse, as it is common for people to hide what is going on. When your relationship is strained, and you suspect…
Painkiller addiction treatment is designed to wean you off of the medication safely. At Atlanta Detox Center, we work with you in our recovery center to develop a treatment plan that is specific to your needs. In the early stage of your recovery, the first step is to begin a detox to remove the painkillers from…
Cocaine withdrawal can begin even when there is still some cocaine left in your system. The high that cocaine produces is extremely euphoric, and the crash that comes after using cocaine is difficult to deal with. It is a highly addictive drug, as the user seeks to reach that same euphoria once the effects wear…
When choosing an alcohol detox center, it’s important to find somewhere that makes you feel safe. At Atlanta Detox Center, we will support you through alcohol detox and keep you safe throughout the process. Our goal is to get you through detox so that you can move on to the emotional work of removing an addiction…
Holistic therapy methods teach you ways to calm your mind and body, reducing the strain caused by everyday life. If you struggle with an addiction, your coping skills may consist of turning to drugs or alcohol. In a holistic recovery program, you will learn how to better manage your stress levels using a range of…
When you are addicted to substances, your close relationships are going to be strained. At Atlanta Detox Center, we offer rehab tips to help make the process of recovery easier for you and your family. As you prepare to go to a family therapy program, you will want to talk to your children about what is…
Prescription drug addiction can take over your life before you even realize you are getting addicted. At Atlanta Detox Center, we understand the importance of getting prescription drug addiction treatment when you are trying to break free from prescription drugs. The difficulty you have trying to detox from prescription pain medication will depend on how long…