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

By on April 3, 2015   /   News & Events   /   Comments Off on ExecuCare Makes Top 10 List of Best Drug Rehab Centers in Georgia

DrugRehab.org shares their list of top ten best drug rehab centers in Georgia…and we’re on it! 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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How to Lessen Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms with Natural Detox

By on March 27, 2015   /   Withdrawal and Detox   /   Comments Off on How to Lessen Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms with Natural Detox

Horror stories of painful alcohol withdrawal symptoms leave many avoiding detox. Neurotransmitter Restoration (NTR) provides the body and brain with optimal, nutritional support so as to lesson alcohol withdrawal symptoms and promote healing.

We’ve all heard the scary versions of alcohol detox: uncontrollable shaking/tremors, vomiting, insomnia, confusions, extreme agitation, hallucinations, seizures. Alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS) is a real thing.

What is Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome and what are the symptoms?

Heavy drinking effects the nervous system and hijacks the reward system of the brain. Your body becomes dependent on the artificial affects of alcohol, so if or when that is suddenly removed, it can react is severe ways. Imagine jumping into the Garden Hills pool only to have your swimsuit disappear, you might freak out at being stuck naked. This is essentially what your nervous system is doing when you suddenly stop abusing alcohol. It freaks out.  Read more →

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Recovery in ATL: Piedmont Park in Spring!

By on March 24, 2015   /   Recovery   /   Comments Off on Recovery in ATL: Piedmont Park in Spring!

Visit Piedmont Park in the spring – it’s a great place to spend time if you’re in addiction recovery in ATL! Visit Piedmont Park in the spring - it's a great place to spend time if you're in addiction recovery in ATL! Here's a list of spring activities for healthy living practices.

Spring is here and it’s time to re-motivate your healthy living practices. Spending time in nature, eating well and exercising are all important elements to a successful, long-term recovery. And what better place to do it all than Atlanta’s very own Piedmont Park.

Some great activities in Piedmont Park for those in recovery in ATL: Read more →

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Is Powdered Alcohol Dangerous?

By on March 20, 2015   /   News & Events   /   Comments Off on Is Powdered Alcohol Dangerous?

It just became legal and already states are banning it – so is it innocent like adult Kool-aid or is powdered alcohol dangerous? It just became legal and already states are banning it - so is it innocent like adult Kool-aid or is powdered alcohol dangerous?

What is Powdered Alcohol or Palcohol?

Powdered alcohol is just that: alcohol that has been made into a powder. You mix it with water – and you have yourself a cocktail. “Palcohol,” as it was coined by creator Mark Philips, came to be after Philips wanted a relaxing drink in the outdoors. It was designed for the outdoorsy-type who after bike riding, hiking or kayaking wanted to enjoy a cocktail without having to lug an extra jug other than their water bottle. It’s the new “portable” form of alcohol. And it comes in five flavors: Cosmopolitan, a margarita mix called “powderita”, vodka, rum, and lemon drop.  Read more →

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Sober in Atlanta: March’s Calendar of Social Events

By on March 16, 2015   /   News & Events   /   Comments Off on Sober in Atlanta: March’s Calendar of Social Events

Being sober in Atlanta doesn't mean your social life has to take a hit. Here's a list of current events, like the Georgia Marathon, to add to your calendar.Being sober in Atlanta doesn’t mean your social life has to take a hit.

We know having a social life in addiction recovery is not the easiest thing to do. It takes planning, and sometimes a little creativity. We’ve compiled a list of some current events in the Atlanta-area this month to help make sure that your sobriety doesn’t put a damper on your social calendar.

The Atlanta Film Festival – This Academy Award qualifying festival is one of the largest in the Southeast. Enjoy independent, animated, documentary, and short films alongside nearly 20,000 people who attend this event.
Where: Plaza Theater Atlanta, 1049 Ponce De Leon Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30306
When: March 20-29, 2015  Read more →

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Is it Time for You to Get Addiction Treatment in Atlanta?

By on March 10, 2015   /   Addiction Treatment   /   Comments Off on Is it Time for You to Get Addiction Treatment in Atlanta?

You might be ready for addiction treatment in Atlanta when alcohol or drugs are making your life feel as busy and chaotic as Hartsfield-Jackson Airport.You might be ready for addiction treatment in Atlanta when alcohol or drugs are making your life feel as busy and chaotic as Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. You might be ready for addiction treatment when your drinking or drug use is making the inside of your head feel like Buckhead after an SEC game. But jokes aside, there are certain red flags that can signal when it might be time to reach out for some help.

Detox and Rehab can be uncomfortable words. But the truth is alcohol or drug misuse is a very common problem. A lot of people you know probably struggle with some sort of dependence, whether you talk about it or not. And the sooner you address your drug or alcohol problem, the easier it will be for you to get the situation under control. Here are some signs that it might be time for you to seek addiction treatment in Atlanta: Read more →

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