Narcan Training & STD Testing w/Georgia Harm Reduction Coalition
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…
Family Empowerment Group: Join Us on March 29th
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…
Family Empowerment Group: Join us on February 22
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…
The Risks of Party & Club Drugs
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…
What is the Atlanta Heroin Triangle?
The Atlanta heroin triangle is contributing to the drug epidemic in the area. The number of lives touched and affected by this drug is astronomical and it has left a path of destruction in its wake. Affecting parts of Cobb, Gwinett, and …
What are the Long-Term Effects of Ketamine?
The long-term effects of ketamine can have devastating results on an individual and their lifestyle. This substance is used for a variety of medical treatments, however, it has addictive qualities and with chronic use, can lead to physic…
Does Vyvanse Build Up in Your System?
Those prescribed this medication may ask “Does Vyvanse build up in your system?”. This is a valid question, as this may be a deciding factor in whether they or their child, takes the medication. Like many prescription medications, it doe…
MDMA and Ecstasy: Effects and Withdrawal
MDMA and Ecstasy are two very different substances. They have some of the same properties, however they carry different dangers and differing effects on the person using them. Both substances contain MDMA, but the most notable difference…
The Risk of Combining Stimulants and Opioids
Combining stimulants and opioids can be extremely dangerous, leading to severe impacts on an individual’s health and wellness. These drugs, on their own, have very different effects. Oftentimes, people use them in conjunction with one an…
Signs and Effects of a Gambling Addiction
Drugs and alcohol affect the brain’s reward system, fueling addiction, and gambling addiction is thought to affect the brain similarly. Addiction can wreak havoc on the life of the individual who is struggling, resulting in long-lasting …
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