February 8, 2022
Students and young adults are more vulnerable to study drug abuse. During stressful exams, they may turn to “study drugs” to stay awake and improve concentration. If they are already on a prescription, they may misuse the pills by increasing the dosage or having them more frequently than necessary. If you or a loved one […]
February 4, 2022
Drinking is so normalized in our culture that signs of alcohol abuse often go unnoticed. There are many types of alcoholism, and recognizing a functioning alcoholic can be difficult. The individual might think that they have it under control or mask their drinking habit from their friends and family. If you or a loved one […]
January 12, 2022
Every day, people across the United States live with addiction. Finding the right addiction recovery can be daunting. Foreign terms, complex timelines, and medical jargon can be hard to understand. Deciding between the different levels, programs, and benefits of addiction treatment programs can be overwhelming. Today, most programs include residential and outpatient programs. Here we […]
January 6, 2022
Addiction is increasingly common in the workplace. Stigmas, assumptions, and misinformation lead many to believe addiction occurs outside of professional and successful workplaces. However, drug and alcohol addiction is common among working professionals. Societal pressures, fear of failure, and company culture can lead to self-soothing with substance use. For many, casual or habitual substance use […]
October 29, 2021
Addiction recovery can be difficult and leave you feeling debilitated. Staying focused on your health and putting substance abuse behind you needs effort. When it comes to strategies and lifestyle choices that can help, exercise is one of the best.Exercising and making choices to incorporate it into your life can do wonders for your health. […]
July 2, 2021
Inpatient Detox Facility There are so many rumors about drug use. In 2018, more than 67,000 Americans died because of a drug overdose. That number includes hundreds of Georgia residents.One reason why the death toll is so high is that people believe time in an inpatient detox facility won’t work. That’s the biggest misconception of all. An […]
February 24, 2020
Fortunately, there are things that you can do to aid your loved one in finding help and getting treatment. If you have a loved one whose life is unraveling because of an addiction, it is hard to watch. You may be struggling with a sense of hopelessness, helplessness, and despair. Ignoring it isn’t the answer, […]
January 23, 2020
Substance abuse treatment is not a one-size-fits-all proposition and that is why a needs assessment is always the first step. Call today 706-389-5157 to schedule a NO COST evaluation to determine a personalized treatment plan so you can start on your path to rediscovering life. During your discussion about options with a treatment professional you will hear terms: continuum of […]
January 4, 2020
What’s in a name? Serenity Grove is our name, but why? What does a “peaceful garden” have to do with drug and alcohol treatment in Athens, GA?Serenity means peaceful, calm, or tranquil. According to Webster’s dictionary it is the quality or state of being serene; marked by or suggestive of utter calm and being unruffled […]