Upon making the choice to pursue health and turn away from addiction, you face the reality of detox and withdrawal. It’s a pretty universally understood fact that post-addiction detox is taxing on the body, mentally and physically. Sadly, it’s so well known that many refuse to enter treatment out of fear of these symptoms. However, […]

Prescription drug addiction is a dangerous and prevalent issue. Despite the severity, even those affected by it have many questions on the topic. Here, we’ll look into what prescription drug addiction is, what causes it and the signs to look out for. What is prescription drug addiction? According to the Harvard Medical School, prescription drug […]

Most people could agree that spending time with animals has certain perks. Have you ever wondered, though, whether there’s science to back it up?  When it comes to equine therapy (also called equine-assisted services, hippotherapy, horse-assisted treatment and many other names), there’s ample evidence that it can improve mental and physical health outcomes. Here’s why. […]

With the increased information and questions circulating about COVID-19 (previously referred to as the Novel Coronavirus), we want to provide updated information and recommendations that we received from state and federal health agencies, as well as recommendations from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and World Health Organization (WHO), to ensure that we have the […]

Recreational Therapy is the purposeful use of evidence-based recreation programs to improve clients’ physical and psychological health. It incorporates various leisure interventions including, but not limited to: Art Outdoor Activities (Rock Climbing, Hiking, Ropes Course, etc.) Drama Sports Games Cooking Pet Therapy Dance Gardening Music Community Outings Using various substances and alcohol over a long […]

We’re excited to announce that effective 5/1/19, Bluff will become an in-network provider with Anthem – Blue Cross Blue Shield. For more information please see the press release below. Bluff Becomes In-Network Provider with Anthem-Blue Cross Blue Shield 5/1/19 Georgia addiction treatment facility offers patients in recovery with quality, personalized care  Augusta, Ga. (April 25th, […]

Nurses play a vital role at Bluff’s drug and alcohol addiction rehab center. From day one at our residential addiction treatment center outside Augusta, Georgia, nurses are there to ensure patients are safe, comfortable and supported. “We are the first people patients meet when they come into the building,” said Katherine Harris, a registered nurse […]

You made it through detox and a substance abuse treatment program. Now you’re ready to say goodbye to addiction and jump back into normal life, right? Not so fast. Men and women who have successfully completed addiction treatment benefit from a continuing care program, also called aftercare. Continuing care is the phase of treatment that […]

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is the granddaddy of mutual help groups for alcohol addiction. Founded in 1935, AA has helped millions of people in the U.S. and around the world achieve sobriety and overcome the damage caused by alcoholism to their lives and relationships. AA has also inspired many offshoots, including Narcotics Anonymous, Sex Addicts Anonymous […]