Can I Get Short-Term Disability For Mental Health?
When many think of disabilities, what often comes to mind is physical disabilities including physical injury and chronic pain, among others. But what about mental health disabilities? According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, one in five U.S. adults experience mental illness in any particular year, and one in 25 U.S. adults experience a […]
Should A Person In Recovery Use Trazodone?
Trazodone is an antidepressant that works by helping to restore serotonin in the brain. Primarily used to treat major depressive disorder, it can also be used to alleviate anxiety, fibromyalgia, and other conditions. However, due to it’s drowsy effects, it’s more often used as a sleep aid. Often, when someone struggles with depression, they may […]
How Long Does It Take to Detox From Fentanyl?
Fentanyl is a deadly opioid drug that is a leading cause of drug overdose deaths in the United States. The city of Atlanta—and the entire state of Georgia—is not immune to this crisis. According to the Georgia Public Department of Health, “From 2019 to 2021, fentanyl-related drug overdose deaths increased 124%, from 614 to 1,379.” […]
What Do I Do After a Relapse?
When someone stops abusing drugs or alcohol, they have a lot to be proud of because they have done a lot of hard work. Still, the temptation to drink or get high again can tempt even the strongest of person and they end up back in their addiction again. At this point, they will wonder […]
Is Suboxone an Opiate?
When a person develops an addiction to opioid drugs and then stops taking them, they will experience withdrawal symptoms. When they enter a formal drug rehab, they have options to help relieve some of these withdrawal symptoms. Many people in treatment centers use Suboxone as part of their initial detox plan and well into their […]
Are Anxiety Meds Addictive?
When someone develops anxiety and seeks professional treatment, they typically use approaches like going to therapy. In addition, many people find that anxiety medications help minimize their symptoms and feel better. Most people have seen articles documenting how addictive drugs can be, including illegal drugs like heroin and crack. However, prescription drugs can also end […]
Family Roles in Addiction
When someone develops an addiction to drugs or alcohol, it doesn’t just happen to them. The effects of substance use disorders impact the entire family. In fact, there are documented family roles in addiction. Buckhead Behavioral Health explores the different roles that family members often assume when addiction becomes a part of the life of […]
What is Hash? Marijuana vs Hashish
In the growing use of cannabis, it’s essential to distinguish between its various forms and understand their differences. Two similar drugs are marijuana and hashish, often referred to simply as hash. Below, we explore hashish in-depth, contrasting it with marijuana, and examining its effects, both short-term and long-term, along with its potential mental health implications. […]
Can You Overdose on Cocaine?
The drug overdose epidemic, including cocaine, continues to worsen in the United States. For the loved ones of anyone struggling with substance use disorder, it can be difficult to watch addiction take hold as their physical and mental health begins to suffer. The need for the drug of choice often begins to negatively impact important […]
The Dangers of Mixing Ketamine and Alcohol
Substances used on their own, including drugs and alcohol, can present their own dangers to someone who uses or abuses them. When someone combines substances and uses them together, it can put them at risk of having a dangerous medical or psychological reaction. What happens when a person mixes ketamine and alcohol? It can result […]
