Atlanta Inpatient Mental Health

Sometimes we all need a break. Sometimes we all need a little help. But not every bad day can be solved with a trip to the spa. Sometimes we need to get a little more help. Sometimes, we need to get away from it all and get help. Mental health is a delicate, essential dance. […]

Cigna Rehab: Buckhead Behavioral Health is now in network with Cigna 

Buckhead Behavioral Health is proud to be in network with Cigna At Buckhead, we believe that everyone deserves a chance to heal. We built Buckhead because we want to help everyone that we can. That’s why we’re always looking for ways to help more people. And that’s why we’re proud to accept Cigna insurance as […]

Where can I find a mental health clinic?

Everyone gets sad sometimes. But sometimes, our mental health suffers from more than just a bad day. If you’re struggling with simply getting from day to day, if you’re depressed, suicidal, anxious or suffering from any number of kinds of mental health disorders, you’re not just having a bad day. And you need more than […]

What is Substance Abuse Evaluation

Drug rehab starts with substance abuse evaluation. Every single recovery journey begins with substance abuse evaluation. While many people have a good idea about what drug detox and drug rehab are, most people don’t understand what substance abuse evaluation or a substance abuse evaluator do.  Key Roles of a Substance Abuse Evaluator: Credentials of a […]

What is High Functioning Depression?

Depression comes in many shapes and sizes. Depression can leave you paralyzed, stuck on your bed and unable to even summon up the will to brush your teeth in the morning. If you’re struggling with depression, anxiety, or any other kind of mental health disorder, we understand that it can be almost impossible to function. […]

Do I need Depression Counseling?

Everybody needs help sometimes. And that’s OK. But everyone struggling with depression needs help as soon as possible. It’s not possible to overcome depression with force of will or positive thinking. Tens of millions of Americans suffer from depression every single year. And, unfortunately, millions of those Americans suffer without any treatment. Depression Counseling  can […]

Transfer Addiction: What It Is and How It Works

A transfer addiction—or “cross addiction”—is essentially trading one problematic behavior for another. Oftentimes, this occurs when you don’t have an adequate support system or healthy replacement strategies to cope with stress after you quit abusing drugs or alcohol. Buckhead Behavioral Health in Atlanta, Georgia, is here to help you overcome your addiction to reduce the […]

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 […]

What Happens If You Drink on Vivitrol?

Written By: Erika Dalton, LCSW

Medically Reviewed By: Dr. Rahul Gupta, MD

Last Updated: October 5, 2023

Drug Addiction vs Dependence

There are a lot of terms people use when it comes to abusing drugs. People commonly wonder about the difference between drug addiction vs. dependence. Is one worse than the other and do they both need professional treatment? We explore the world of drug abuse and what each term means What Is Drug Dependence? People […]