How Long Does Drug Rehab Take?
Drug addiction does not happen overnight, and neither does recovery. There are no shortcuts to getting clean and sober, and the most successful rehab centers work hard to create a customized course of treatment for every individual who comes through their doors. For that reason, there is no one answer to how long drug rehab […]
How the Addiction Affects Family And Loved Ones
Pain. Shame. Guilt. Grief. Devastation. Addiction wreaks havoc on a person’s mind, body, and spirit. It affects dignity, self-worth, and fosters isolation and secrecy. With so much focus on the addict, the effects on parents, children, spouses, and friends often slip to the wayside. Let’s explore three ways addiction impacts family and loved ones. The […]
Stages of Addiction (& 5 Signs You’ve Got a Problem)
Addiction is not instantaneous. It happens over the course of months and years and often people look back and have no idea how it happened. Today, we’re going to break down the various stages of addiction so that you can see for yourself if you have a problem. Most people who are worried about the […]
U.S. Fatalities From Drugs & Alcohol Reach Record Numbers
A new study has been released by the Commonwealth Fund to reveal the rates of deaths and suicides from drugs and alcohol have reached an all-time high in the United States. What is particularly revealing about this extensive report are the marked regional differences in fatality rates. This investigation examined all external factors and health […]
Singer Demi Lovato Released From Hospital & Enters Drug Rehabilitation
On July 24th, 2018, world-famous singer Demi Lovato was hospitalized for a drug overdose. The drug that triggered her serious health condition has not been disclosed to the public, although heroin was suspected. Recent reports say Demi has left Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles and is beginning drug rehabilitation treatments. This is not the […]
Participate in International Overdose Awareness Day
On August 31, 2001, Sally J. Finn established the first Overdose Awareness Day in St. Kilda, Melbourne. Since that day, the event has grown into an annual international awareness campaign devoted to memorializing lost loved ones and educating global communities about the dangers of drug addiction and the prevalence of overdose-related deaths. Unfortunately, the need […]
The Carter Treatment Center Earns CARF Accreditation
The Carter Treatment Center is proud to announce that we have achieved accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) International. CARF is considered the gold standard and premiere accrediting body for rehabilitation programs, and this decision demonstrates our commitment to the CARF standards. Upon accreditation, CARF encourages organizations to continuously improve their […]
How American Society is Driving ADHD Misdiagnoses & Adderall Addiction
The ongoing opioid epidemic has caught the nation’s attention and concerns regarding drug addiction, as well it should. However, there is another growing substance use disorder problem: Adderall addiction. To put the issue into some perspective, the number of Adderall prescriptions between 2008 and 2012 ballooned by 300%, or a total of 16 million prescriptions […]
The Carter Treatment Center Wins in 2019 Best of Forsyth
At The Carter Treatment Center, our certified addiction therapists and counselors have a singular mission: To improve the lives of Georgia families and individuals by offering customized and holistic drug addiction treatment. That’s why we’re proud to share that our team recently won 2019 Best of Forsyth, in the Drug and Alcohol Treatment category. Each year, […]
April Is Alcohol Awareness Month
Established in 1987 by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD), the purpose of Alcohol Awareness Month is to raise awareness of this chronic, progressive disease, which is fatal if left untreated. There is hope, though. Many people recover from alcoholism and go on to lead fulfilling lives free from addiction, as we […]
