Category: Alcohol Addiction

The Fourth of July is usually associated with barbecues, parties, and alcohol-fueled festivities, but for those in recovery, these settings can be stressful or even dangerous. Holidays have a way of heightening emotions, and for individu…

Recovery is not a journey that should be taken alone. At Empowered Recovery Center in Atlanta, we understand that community and connection play a crucial role in healing. That’s why we’re excited to invite you to our recovery meeting on …

Memorial Day Weekend marks the unofficial start of summer. It’s a time filled with barbecues, pool parties, beach trips, and get-togethers with friends and family. Unfortunately, many of these activities also involve alcohol, which can p…

Harm reduction is an essential part of addressing substance use and public health in a compassionate, effective way. We believe that everyone deserves access to tools and education that can save lives, which is why Empowered Recovery Cen…

At Empowered Recovery Center in Atlanta, we understand that addiction affects not just the individual struggling but also their loved ones. A strong, healthy, and supportive family system plays a crucial role in recovery. That’s why we h…

At Empowered Recovery Center, we believe that addiction recovery is not just an individual journey—it’s a family journey. When a loved one struggles with substance use, the entire family is impacted. That’s why family support and involve…

Bars, nightclubs, parties, raves, and festivals often have high levels of recreational drug use, with many people turning to substances for a heightened experience. Among these are “club drugs” or “party drugs,” w…

To understand the dangers of binge drinking, one must know the different types of drinkers. There are four types of drinkers, from social drinking to drinking to cope with life circumstances. Social drinkers generally can go out with fri…

The brain is a fragile part of the human body. How alcohol affects the brain can lead to long term and permanent changes that cannot be reversed. Those struggling with alcohol can attest to the hold that drinking has on them and this is …

A day in rehab can be a catalyst toward sticking out the process and beginning to heal, living a new life, and finding recovery. What is it like? What happens on a day-to-day basis? How does it help? These are all valid questions and the…