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Teen Substance Use in Atlanta: When Experimentation Becomes a Problem

Teenage experimentation with alcohol and drugs is a normal part of adolescent development. Teens are supposed to push boundaries and test their identities as they navigate toward adulthood. However, teen substance use in Atlanta is a serious concern, and there is a fine line between it and simple teen drug experimentatio...

January 19, 2026

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Navigating Substance Abuse Recovery: Individual vs. Group Therapy

Most people who struggle with substance abuse want to get help. However, it can be incredibly difficult for them for many reasons. Addiction is a chronic relapsing condition, which is not something that can be cured overnight. It’s a challenging process that requires significant lifestyle changes that may feel overwhelmi...

November 24, 2023

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Why Affluent Communities Of North Atlanta Are Struggling With Anxiety, Depression, And Addiction

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the rates of anxiety, depression, and addiction among adolescents and adults are on the rise. One would think that economic status has a lot to do with this disturbing trend, but even affluent communities, like Milton, Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Sandy Springs, Buckhead, a...

January 13, 2023

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Substance Abuse and the Teenage Brain

Every day, we make choices. We choose what to wear, what to eat, and how to spend our time. For teenagers, they are still learning how to make good choices for themselves, and the decisions become more and more significant as they get older. Making healthy, beneficial choices can be especially difficult for teens, especi...

July 29, 2022

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Substance Use and Teens: How to Know if Your Teen Is at Risk and What to Do About It

Being a teen is hard, and so is parenting a teen! Teens are growing into adulthood and are in the difficult position of having to fulfill expectations and responsibilities, while still being viewed as a kid. They are stressed out and craving independence, which often leads to testing limits, pushing boundaries, and exper...

November 4, 2021

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10 Tips to Make Your Recovery from Substance Abuse and Addiction Easier

If you’ve begun your journey to recovery, congratulations! The first step is the biggest step forward – and that is a fact in this case, not a cliché. Recovering from an addiction of any kind is challenging, but it is worth it. Keep in mind that difficulties and setbacks are normal, so be patient with yourself. These [&h...

July 30, 2021

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Substance Abuse Counseling: How It Can Help Those Who Are Addicted to Drugs or Alcohol

An addiction almost always begins gradually. It may start with going to parties and “partying hard,” and progresses to drinking/using every night. It may also develop from mirroring a parent who drinks or does drugs. Even if you think using alcohol or drugs makes you feel better, it’s not healthy when you use too much. T...

June 25, 2021

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Use, Abuse, or Addiction? How to Tell the Difference

There is a fine line between social drinking or a couple glasses of wine each day, and when the drinking becomes an addiction. The process is usually so gradual that the person and their family and friends barely notice it is happening until it is already an addiction. If you are concerned about a possible […]

June 16, 2021

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