In many Southern communities — including across Georgia — substance use is more than just a personal struggle; it’s a subject cloaked in shame, judgment [...]

When we talk about addiction and substance use, the focus is often on the physical and psychological effects — damage to the body, withdrawal symptoms [...]

You’ve probably heard someone say, “Adderall is just legal meth.” At first glance, that comparison might seem valid. Adderall and methamphetamine are both stimulants. Both drugs [...]

When people think about sobriety, the first emotion they often associate with it is loss: the loss of partying, spontaneity or even “fun.” But talk [...]

Choosing to enter treatment for substance use is one of the most courageous and life-changing decisions a person can make. But with so many rehab [...]

"It’s Just a Plant Drink"—Until You Can’t Go Without It Let’s talk about something showing up in glove compartments, gym bags and desk drawers all over [...]

Summer means sunshine, cookouts, beach days—and for many, an increase in drinking or substance use. If you've been thinking about getting help for addiction, you [...]

If you’ve reached the point where you’re considering treatment for substance use, you might also be asking yourself a scary question: What will happen to [...]

When considering where to begin the journey of recovery, location matters. The environment, available support systems and the quality of care can all influence long-term [...]

Addiction treatment is not a one-size-fits-all process. Two of the most-discussed strategies in managing addiction are abstinence and harm reduction. These approaches have differing philosophies [...]

Taking the first step toward recovery can feel overwhelming, especially when facing the uncertainty of detox. At Bluff Augusta, we believe in providing compassionate, safe, [...]

The start of a new year is a time for fresh beginnings and renewed commitments. For individuals in recovery or those considering taking the first [...]

Equine-assisted therapy (EAT) has gained increasing recognition as a powerful therapeutic tool, offering emotional and psychological healing for various populations. This form of treatment leverages [...]

Horses are highly sensitive animals with extraordinary ability to perceive subtle environmental changes. This sensitivity makes them ideal therapy animals, as their behavior mirrors the [...]

In our fast-paced, often stressful world, it’s easy to become disconnected from our bodies. We might ignore physical sensations, push through pain or numb ourselves [...]

Huffing, or inhalant abuse, involves breathing in chemical vapors to achieve a high, and one of the most common substances used for this purpose is [...]