by Cheryl Cirelli | Feb 5, 2023 | Addiction
In Georgia and throughout the entire United States, the opioid abuse epidemic continues. Many people begin using opioids via a doctor’s prescription and then move on to illicit opioids when they become dependent on the substance. Abusing opioids comes with a high risk...
by Cheryl Cirelli | Jan 18, 2023 | Uncategorized
A sponsor is often one of the most important people in your recovery journey. Having a sponsor can help keep you accountable and decrease the possibility of relapse. This is especially important if you are newly sober and just learning to navigate a lifestyle free...
by Cheryl Cirelli | Jan 8, 2023 | Addiction
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), fentanyl is a leading contributor to overdoses in the United States. It is a synthetic opioid that can be fatal even in small doses. Despite the alarming number of overdoses and known risks of...
by Cheryl Cirelli | Jan 8, 2023 | Drug Treatment
Both inpatient and outpatient treatment programs have many benefits for those with substance use and co-occurring disorders. The main difference between the two types of treatment programs is where the person stays. With an inpatient program, the person stays at a...
by Cheryl Cirelli | Dec 24, 2022 | Recovery
Being sober is a reason in itself to celebrate. Reaching certain milestones in your recovery journey also deserves recognition and celebration. Whether you have been sober for one day, thirty days, six months, or a year, it is a reason to celebrate and be proud of how...
