Brief Description of an article from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Many people do not understand why or how other people become addicted to drugs. It is often mistakenly assumed that drug abusers lack moral principles or willpower and that they could stop using drugs simply by choosing to change their behavior. In… Continue reading Addicted to Drugs
Accountability in Cognitive Skills. Why does being accountable for our emotions and behavior require so much effort? In society today the more we get away with reckless and unacceptable behavior the more we continue that behavior. We trick our minds into accepting the lack of accountability as normal behavior. When our reckless behavior is addressed,… Continue reading Accountability Cognitive Skills
Warm weather is here and life starts feeling easier, right? Well, not always, if you’re in recovery. Recovering people face serious challenges while staying sober during the spring and summer seasons and official holidays. Relapse in the warmer season is avoidable. Spring and summer come with sports games, picnics, barbecues, weddings and celebrations all seem… Continue reading Relapse in the Warmer Season
TIPS for Surviving the Holidays Do you want to stay sober during the holidays? The holidays can be a joyful or painful time of the year. Tis the season for greetings, family, cheer and beer but for addicts it can be a time of triggers, running emotions, stress and disappointments. What does one in recovery… Continue reading TIPS for Surviving the Holidays; Stay Sober During the Holidays
AACS Sober Living in Atlanta We are a group of professionals who have devoted our careers to help educate young-adults, their friends and families about addiction, and to bring affordable sober living facilities in the Metro Atlanta Area. Our goal is to provide affordable sober living care to all who need healing and growth. At… Continue reading AACS Sober Living
Creating and cultivating healthy relationship is a two part process; first learning how to have a healthy relationship with the self, and then manifesting reciprocal behaviors with others. The goal of the Relationship groups; Saving your marriage serries is to help members be more intentional in interpersonal relationships while providing psycho-education and support. Relationship Groups… Continue reading Relationship Groups; Saving your marriage
Family Violence Intervention Program Classes The groups allow for personal, emotional and psychological development in the areas of responsiveness to feelings of anger, violence and maladaptive reactions. Most adults were not taught how to respond to situations, feelings, and emotions. Our partnership will allow you to learn these new skills rather quickly, so you can… Continue reading Family Violence Intervention Program Classes – FVIP 35$
What is anger management? Are anger management classes right for me? Per the American Psychological Association, Anger is completely normal, usually healthy, human emotion. But when it gets out of control and turns destructive, it can lead to problems—problems at work, in your personal relationships, and in the overall quality of your life. And it can… Continue reading Anger Management Classes
Brief Description of article from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Addicted to Drugs Many people do not understand why or how other people become addicted to drugs. It is often mistakenly assumed that drug abusers lack moral principles or willpower and that they could stop using drugs simply by choosing to change their behavior.… Continue reading Addicted to Drugs
ASAM Level I Classes and Substance Abuse Counseling ASAM Level I classes are designed according to the ASAM (American Society of Addiction Medicine) criteria for addiction Counseling. Specifically, ASAM Level I classes and Substance Abuse Counseling provide individuals with a supportive and instructive environment where they are encouraged to develop deeper insights into the causes… Continue reading ASAM Level I Classes and Substance Abuse Counseling
