Addiction does not always look obvious from the outside. Someone can struggle with drugs or alcohol while continuing to work, maintain relationships, manage responsibilities and appear to be doing [...]

Many people use the terms habit, dependence and addiction interchangeably. While they may seem similar, they describe very different experiences. Understanding these differences is important because recognizing when substance use has become more [...]

Substance use disorders are complex, and many individuals do not use just one drug. Instead, they may use multiple substances at the same time or switch [...]

Addiction is often misunderstood as simply a lack of willpower or poor decision-making. In reality, addiction is a complex medical condition that changes how the brain functions. [...]

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 [...]