Recognizing that you or a loved one needs help for a drug or alcohol problem can be difficult. Many people believe they have their substance [...]

Taking the first step toward recovery from drug or alcohol addiction can feel overwhelming, especially if you are worried about withdrawal symptoms. Many people want [...]

Cocaine is a powerful stimulant that affects the brain and central nervous system, creating intense but short-lived feelings of energy, confidence, and euphoria. While some [...]

Who Are We Actually Talking About When We Talk About Addiction?  Ask most people to picture someone struggling with addiction and the image that comes to mind [...]

If you are asking this question, something already feels off. Most people do not casually search “Do I need detox?” unless they are worried about [...]

Detoxing at home can be dangerous depending on the substance. Alcohol and benzodiazepine withdrawal can cause seizures and medical emergencies. Opioid withdrawal is rarely fatal [...]

Many people sense it before they fully understand it. Substances feel stronger. Reactions are different. Effects last longer or hit faster than expected. What once [...]

For many people, the holidays bring up a difficult question they may have been avoiding all year:Is now really the right time to get help? [...]

The unregulated drug supply in the United States has become increasingly unpredictable. Many people are unintentionally exposed to substances they never intended to take, including [...]

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 you take that first sip of alcohol, the effects don’t always hit right away. For many people, alcohol begins to kick in within 10 [...]

Substance use has always reflected the culture, challenges and pressures of its time. From Woodstock to social media, each generation has faced its own landscape [...]

Prescription stimulants like Adderall are often used to treat conditions like ADHD and narcolepsy. But in recent years, misuse of Adderall—especially among young adults and [...]

"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 [...]