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 […]
Guide On How To Get Someone To Go To Rehab
When you are concerned about a loved one and their substance use, you may want to talk to them about getting help. However, before you confront them about their drug or alcohol use, it is essential to learn how to get someone to go to rehab. How to Get Someone to Go to Rehab It […]
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 […]
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 […]
Identifying Signs of Drug Use At Work
To create a safe work environment for all, employers must be able to recognize the signs of drug use at work and in their employees. Drug use can lead to harmful accidents, putting the safety of the user and their coworkers at risk. It is also detrimental to the physical and emotional health of the […]
Does Alcohol Rehab Work?
It is understandable that some people with an alcohol abuse disorder can question does alcohol rehab work? They may have seen others go through an alcohol addiction treatment program only to relapse into their former drinking habits within a few months of completing the program. Even if you are at the point where you have […]
Benefits of Peer Support Groups
People in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction can find a multitude of benefits of peer support groups. Most people recognize different role models and the importance they play in showing people what they can achieve. Peer support groups provide a similar function by providing role models in the form of peer supporters for people […]
Trauma and Addiction Treatment Benefits
Thankfully, there are several benefits of trauma and addiction treatment. When traumatic events occur during childhood or as an adult, it alters how you view the world and view yourself. For instance, before a traumatic event, you may have trusted people explicitly and without questioning them. After the traumatic event, you may no longer trust […]
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 […]
