Drug & Alcohol Addiction Experts in Alpharetta
Substance Use Disorder Treatment at LIV Recovery Center
If you or someone you love struggles with drug or alcohol addiction, life can be grim, desperate, and anxious. Whether it involves a dependency on alcohol, a street drug, or a prescription medicine, addiction can lead to a seemingly endless cycle of dependency that bars you from a fulfilling life. The consequences are far-reaching mentally, physically, and emotionally and can lead to financial strain and family strife.
Addiction has many costs: jobs, careers, pride, independence, and relationships with loved ones can all be badly damaged. Even those who can function socially can still feel the effects. However, with the right help, we believe anyone can find their path to recovery. Choosing a proven and qualified treatment and rehabilitative facility can be the first step on that journey.
At LIV Recovery Center, we bring you professional expertise and compassionate human support that can put you on the path to a future free from the chaos and chains of addiction.
What Is Substance Abuse?
Substance abuse is a debilitating disease that affects millions of Americans and their families. Each person who suffers from this disease is unique with their own set of circumstances that led to their abuse or addiction.
That means that every person with an addiction needs a customized treatment approach that addresses their unique needs, challenges, and underlying causes. These are powerful and complex cases with often changing requirements at each stage of the recovery process.
LIV Recovery Center treats:
- Drug addiction
- Drug abuse
- Alcohol abuse
- Alcohol addiction
Meet with us by phone, chat, or videoconference to discuss your needs with an Alpharetta & Johns Creek addiction recovery expert today. Call (404) 341-0251 or submit our contact form to make an appointment.
Why Choose LIV Recovery Center?
Building Bridges to Better Lives
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Embracing Respect and Integrity
In our center, we believe in fostering respect for every individual by choosing kindness over judgment and understanding over assumptions. Upholding integrity as our guiding principle, we ensure that every unique story and perspective is not just heard but valued, contributing to an environment of trust and inclusivity.
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Compassionate CommunityWe prioritize compassion as the cornerstone of our interactions, using kindness as the catalyst for transformative change. By weaving compassion into our language and actions, we create a network of care that touches countless lives, fostering a community rooted in empathy and support.
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Nurturing ProfessionalismAt Liv Recovery Center, we foster a unified culture of professionalism that values celebrating accomplishments, nurturing individual growth, and promoting collaborative efforts for collective success. Our dedication to professionalism empowers us to deliver exceptional care and support.
Drug Abuse vs. Drug Addiction
While both drug abuse and drug addiction involve the misuse of substances, they are not the same. Drug abuse, also referred to as substance abuse, is characterized by the harmful or hazardous use of psychoactive substances. It often involves using drugs in a manner or in quantities that are dangerous or harmful to the individual or others.
On the other hand, drug addiction, also known as substance use disorder, is a disease that affects a person's brain and behavior, leading to an inability to control the use of legal or illegal drugs or medication.
Drug addiction is characterized by intense drug cravings and compulsive drug use despite debilitating consequences. While initial drug use may be voluntary, repeated use can lead to brain changes that interfere with an individual’s self-control and ability to resist cravings, making sobriety a struggle.
While drug abuse can often lead to drug addiction, they are distinct in terms of the degree of compulsion to use the drug and the impact of drug use on the person’s daily life.
The most commonly abused drugs fall into a handful of categories:
- Prescription drugs: These include opioids, sedatives, and stimulants. Opioids, such as oxycodone and morphine, are commonly prescribed for pain relief, but their euphoric effects make them prone to misuse. Sedatives and tranquilizers, including drugs like Xanax and Valium, are used to treat anxiety and sleep disorders but can be highly addictive. Stimulants, such as Adderall and Ritalin, are often prescribed for conditions like ADHD but can be misused for their energy-boosting effects.
- Illicit drugs: These range from marijuana as the most widely used illicit drug, followed by cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamines, which carry high risks of addiction and severe health consequences.
Alcohol Abuse vs. Alcohol Addiction
Alcohol abuse and addiction also have distinct differences. Alcohol abuse refers to a pattern of drinking that results in harm to one's health, interpersonal relationships, or ability to work. It involves consuming alcohol in ways that damage the individual and others, such as binge drinking or drinking to the point of blacking out. However, one can abuse alcohol without being addicted to it.
Alcohol addiction, on the other hand, is a chronic and progressive disease characterized by an inability to control or quit drinking despite the negative consequences. Individuals suffering from alcohol addiction may experience intense cravings for alcohol, develop a tolerance requiring them to consume more alcohol to achieve the same effect, and experience withdrawal symptoms when they stop drinking.
These differences impact the approach to treatment. While both conditions are severe and can cause harmful effects, alcohol addiction typically requires a more intensive treatment plan, often involving detoxification, medication, counseling, and support groups.
Underlying Causes of Abuse & Addiction
People who abuse drugs or alcohol or are addicted to these substances also may suffer from other mental health issues, such as anxiety, depression, or PTSD. Our team at LIV Recovery Center can help you address such concurrent or underlying disorders; our treatment programs provide an integrative approach designed to treat all of your concerns.
Call (404) 341-0251 or contact us online to speak with one of our addiction professionals to start your journey toward recovery today.
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Not only is everyone there is truly kind and caring, they’re all extremely knowledgeable. They have definitely made my wellness a priority, both for me, and with them. They have created a therapeutic and accepting environment here.
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LIV Recovery is an outstanding resource for anyone seeking support on their recovery journey. Their comprehensive programs and dedicated staff provide a compassionate and effective approach to healing.
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