Can Brainspotting Treat My Anxiety?
Brainspotting for anxiety can be beneficial for those who are struggling with mental health disorders. Anxiety is a normal part of life that most people have at some point. For example, you could feel anxious when you need to speak in front of a crowd of people. However, for some people, their anxiety becomes more […]
What Is Polysubstance Abuse Disorder?
It is understandable you may be wondering what is polysubstance abuse disorder and what this type of addiction means. When you are misusing a primary substance, it is not uncommon to experiment to enhance the effects of that substance by using combinations of different drugs. For example, you may mix alcohol with Amphetamines. If you […]
Having Multiple Addictions – How To Begin Recovery
Addiction does not happen overnight and often results from attempting to manage a problem or deal with stress on one’s own by turning to drugs, alcohol, or some other behavior that is misused, like eating excessively. In some cases, people may end up having multiple addictions. What Does Having Multiple Addictions Mean? When we discuss […]
What Are The Side Effects Of Kratom Abuse?
You may have seen kratom in health stores, convenience stores, smoke shops, or local farmers’ markets. While the substance is legal at the federal level, many states have enacted laws at the state level to make kratom an illegal controlled substance. The substance is legal to sell, possess, and use here in Georgia. However, there have […]
Is Telehealth Effective For Addiction Treatment?
In recent years, telehealth for addiction treatment has created opportunities for people to receive medical care, psychiatric care, and treatment from the comfort of their homes. At Buckhead Behavioral Health, we offer virtual IOP for substance abuse where you can attend treatment from the comfort of your own home. Call us today at (470) 460-6789 […]
Why Do I Blackout When I Drink Alcohol?
If you are wondering, “Why do I blackout when I drink?” it is worthwhile to learn more about blackouts and why they occur. When you drink, do you find you cannot recall what happened or how you wound up someplace? This can occur in anyone who drinks excessively, whether binge drinking or having an alcohol use […]
Am I Enabling an Alcoholic?
When there is an addict in your family, whether it is your spouse, parent, sibling, or child, it is understandable to want to attempt to help and support them. You may ask yourself, “Am I Enabling An Alcoholic?” Unfortunately, trying to help for your loved one when they are struggling with a substance abuse disorder […]
The Atlanta Opioid Epidemic
The Atlanta opioid epidemic did not happen overnight. The epidemic started in the 1990s when opioids received FDA approval for use as prescription painkillers. Pharmaceutical companies were overjoyed as it allowed them to market the drugs and encourage physicians, not just in Atlanta but throughout the United States. Initially, since physicians believed the pharmaceutical companies […]
