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Signs of a High-Functioning Alcoholic

By ExecuCare Team on April 25, 2015 / Addiction/ Substance Abuse / Comments Off

What are the signs of a high-functioning alcoholic?

From a distance, high-functioning alcoholics seem to have it all under control. In fact, they seem to have more than just control, they often appear to be at the top of their game. They hold down high-ranking, stressful jobs and uphold serious responsibilities. They often enjoy luxurious lifestyles with fancy cars and nice homes. But just because they are high-functioning doesn’t mean they don’t feel the repercussions of drinking too much. And for jobs like pilots, doctors, lawyers being high-functioning can also mean being high-risk for many people.

So at what point does someone become a high-functioning alcoholic? It depends on the person. Not everyone is the same. But here are some signs that might indicate that someone is high-functioning and has a drinking problem: Read more →

Keep Moving Foward: Mental Health Benefits of Exercise

By ExecuCare Team on April 22, 2015 / Recovery / Comments Off

Listing the mental health benefits of exercise makes us realize just how important it is to a sound recovery.

Sometimes the most basic things offer the most life changing solutions. Exercise can have a major impact on our daily lives as well as our overall health and well-being. Staying active is key to keeping our brains healthy and an overall recovery strong. The great thing about exercise is that it comes in many forms, biking, swimming, running, weights, yoga – there are many ways to reap the rewards of staying active.

Here are a few of the mental health benefits of exercise:

Reduces stress and anxiety.
Boosts ‘feel-good’ chemicals in the brain.
Increases brainpower, improves memory/focus, and protects against cognitive decline.
Bolsters self-esteem.
Cranks up your energy.
Promotes relaxation and better sleep.

The key is to find types of exercise that you enjoy doing so that you are more likely to want to keep doing them. Try to do some form of exercise on a regular basis and change it up every once and while. Read more →

Social and Sober in ATL: April Events

By ExecuCare Team on April 17, 2015 / News & Events / Comments Off

Here are some April Events to help keep you social and sober in ATL:

Buckhead Restaurant Week: Try some of Buckhead’s best and favorite restaurants’ signature menus for $15, $25/$35. Be sure to let your waiter know ahead of time not to bring the wine if it’s included. Ask for the glasses to be removed from the table or try sipping a refreshing glass of sparkling water with lemon or lime.
When: April 18-26, 2015

Georgia Renaissance Festival: “To be or not to be, that is the question!” The Renaissance Festival offers all day fun: food, games, entertainment. Get dressed up or enjoy people watching everyone who braved a costume.
When: April 18 – June 7, 2015, 10am-6pm
Where: 6655 Virlyn B Smith Rd, Fairburn, GA 30213 Read more →

How To Stop Drinking in Atlanta – Even with Its Social Scene! Alcohol Awareness Month

By ExecuCare Team on April 14, 2015 / Addiction/ Substance Abuse / Comments Off

It’s Alcohol Awareness Month. Learn how to stop drinking in Atlanta with these three steps: Decide, Devise, and Detox!

Atlanta can be a difficult place to find sobriety. There is so much happening all the time, and so much of it involves drinking. Falcons or Hawks fan? Or maybe it’s happy hour or dinning out with wine in Buckhead or Atlantic Station? Maybe Virginia-Highland that’s more your speed? Beerfests, music shows, you name it, Atlanta’s got it. It can be difficult to figure out how to navigate a social life once you’re ready for recovery. Many worry how they will ever stop drinking in Atlanta with its extensive social scene and night life? Don’t worry. The great thing about Atlanta is that there are so many great things to do that don’t involve drinking or that you can still take part in sans alcohol. Your social life might need some readjustment but it will be far from over. So if you think you are ready to stop drinking, let’s break it down and tackle it. Decide, Devise, Detox! Read more →

Rehab Atlanta Style: Spend a Day at the Beach!

By ExecuCare Team on April 7, 2015 / Recovery / Comments Off

Rehab Atlanta style includes heading to the beach for some R&R!

Drug and alcohol rehabilitation is an ongoing practice. We’re here to help you find ways to continue your recovery journey. And one of the tools, you learn early on is that finding a sober life means finding ways relax. Drugs and alcohol are often used to escape, relax, relieve pain or tension, or to reward or celebrate. So in recovery, you need to learns to do this in other ways. Rest and relaxation aren’t optional elements of recovery, they’re essential. Read more →

ExecuCare Makes Top 10 List of Best Drug Rehab Centers in Georgia

By ExecuCare Team on April 3, 2015 / News & Events / Comments Off

DrugRehab.org shares their list of top ten best drug rehab centers in Georgia…and we’re on it!

DrugRehab.org, a great resource for anything and everything you want to know about rehab all in one easy-to-navigate website, has been compiling “best of” lists for rehab centers across the country, broken down by states. Their criteria include evaluating the staff, food and nutrition, overall experience, and most importantly, the effectiveness of the treatment. Their final ranking put ExecuCare Addiction Recovery Center and our Neurotransmitter Restoration (NTR) detox on that top 10 list: Read more →

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