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 […]
The Most Effective Treatments for Veterans with PTSD
This Veterans Day, we recognize those who fought courageously to protect our freedoms and national security. Veterans often face a difficult return to civilian life, and reports show that more than 60,000 U.S. veterans died from suicide between 2008 and 2017. As many as 20% of veterans from all service eras have PTSD, and the rate is […]
The Carter Treatment Center Has Partnered with Arise Recovery Residences to Combat Addiction and Foster Recovery
Our team at The Carter Treatment Center is excited to announce a new partnership with Arise Recovery Residences in a combined effort to tackle the challenges of combatting substance abuse and putting patients on a more secure path to recovery. With our combined resources, we can expand the scope and depth of our recovery services […]
Could Your Anger Be the Only Thing Holding You Back From A Life Without Drugs Or Alcohol? Part 2
In the last article, we discussed how misused anger can be a dangerous relapse warning sign. Like a plane that flies below the radar, anger and resentment often go undetected in our lives. They have a way of weaving themselves into our personalities until we cannot recognize them for what they are. Rather than examining […]
Could Your Anger Be The Only Thing Holding You Back From A Life Without Drugs Or Alcohol?
In the world of recovery “talk,” a lot of clichés and concepts are thrown around. To stay sober, you need to: “Change people, places, and things.” “Live life on life’s terms.” “Take life one day at a time.” “Be true to yourself.” “Realize that your happiness is the most important thing in the world.” “Let […]
5 Serious Addiction Facts You’ll Want to Know About
In the early 20th century, heroin was marketed as a completely safe, non-addictive substitute for morphine. It was even used in hospitals under the name “diamorphine.” Today, we understand the devastating impact of heroin and opioid addiction, yet misconceptions about addiction remain widespread. For some serious and eye-opening addiction facts, keep reading. Serious Addiction Facts […]
