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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

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 FestivalThis 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

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

Outpatient Detox in New Orleans: Is it Right for You?

Should you chose inpatient or outpatient detox in New Orleans? Don’t avoid drug or alcohol detox like it’s a canal filled with giant nutria.Should you choose an inpatient or an outpatient detox in New Orleans? Don’t avoid drug or alcohol detox like it’s a canal filled with giant nutria. There are options, such as NTR outpatient detox, that will work with your busy life. First of all, remember: this is not a one shoe fits all situation! You have to decide what type of drug or alcohol detoxification is going to work for you. Some people thrive in the traditional, lock-down, inpatient detox treatment facility, while others don’t. Outpatient detox is often more conducive to the schedule of a business professional.   Read more

Cold Turkey or Painless Detox in Atlanta?

We know you want to be DONE. But there are advantages to a painless detox in Atlanta vs. going cold turkey. Feeling like you're stuck on I-285? We can help!When it’s time for treatment – what do you choose: cold turkey or a painless detox in Atlanta? It’s hard enough figuring out that you need a little help getting control of your drug or alcohol situation. Then you come to find out that there are many more choices than you realized for getting that help. And before you know it, you feel like you made the mistake of taking I-285 at 4p.m., stuck bumper to bumper.

Let’s help get you out of some frustrating traffic by talking drug and alcohol detox options. We get the logic behind the cold turkey method of quitting drugs or alcohol. When you want to be done with something, you want to be DONE. You want to brush your hands free of it and walk away. And for some people this works. They put it down, they walk away, and they begin what will be their successful recovery. But it doesn’t work for everybody. Read more

Recovery in New Orleans: Giving up Booze after Mardi Gras

Recovery in New Orleans after Mardi Gras: the Boeuf Gras float has passed, Rex toasted, and the King Cake is gone, are you unable to end the party?This is the time of year that Recovery in New Orleans discusses giving up booze after Mardi Gras. Not only is it the end of an indulgent time of year for the city and its people, but for some it marks the beginning of Lent when they try (and in the past often failed) to quit alcohol on their on. If you keep finding yourself in this cycle, read on to discover how to obtain a healthy recovery in New Orleans. Read more

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