• Couple struggling with codependency issues seeking treatment in Augusta, Georgia

    Codependency and Addiction: How They Fuel Each Other

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    Codependency and addiction are often linked, creating a destructive cycle that can be difficult to break. While addiction involves a dependence on substances or behaviors, [...]

  • Teenage girl sitting on chair and talking with specialist giving her an advice during therapy class

    Why Recognizing Co-Occurring Disorders Matters

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    Mental health and substance use disorders are challenging to navigate individually, but when they occur together, they can make life feel overwhelming. Also known as [...]

  • Closeup of elderly Asian man with dry face and chapped cracked lips with meth sores

    What Are Meth Sores?

    501 words|2.5 min read|

    Meth sores are painful, open wounds that commonly appear on the skin of individuals who use methamphetamine. These sores are one of the most recognizable [...]

  • medical doctor nurse handing patient urine drug test

    How Long Do Drugs Stay in Your System? Understanding Detection Times and Drug Tests

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    Drug testing has become a common practice in workplaces, medical settings, and legal situations to detect substance use. However, understanding how long substances stay in [...]

  • group of three hanging out in the detox common room

    Understanding the Detox Process: What to Expect at Bluff Augusta

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    Taking the first step toward recovery can feel overwhelming, especially when facing the uncertainty of detox. At Bluff Augusta, we believe in providing compassionate, safe, [...]

  • Group of friends outdoors joining hands celebrating success in life and recovery

    The Power of Connection: Building a Support Network in Recovery

    636 words|3.2 min read|

    Recovery from addiction is a journey that requires strength, resilience, and a strong support system. While individual determination plays a crucial role, the power of [...]

  • Woman holding paper with text asking for help.

    Signs It’s Time to Seek Help for Addiction

    705 words|3.5 min read|

    Recognizing the need for help is the first step toward reclaiming your life from addiction. Whether it’s you or a loved one struggling, identifying when [...]

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    New Year, New You: Starting Fresh in Recovery with Bluff Augusta

    697 words|3.5 min read|

    The start of a new year is a time for fresh beginnings and renewed commitments. For individuals in recovery or those considering taking the first [...]

  • A multiracial group of volunteers wearing warm casual clothing and accessories on a sunny cold winters day. They are talking before they start working on a community farm, planting trees and performing other tasks.

    Time Spent Outdoors Can Benefit All

    866 words|4.3 min read|

    While nearly everyone can benefit from therapy, not every form of therapy benefits everyone. For some, talk therapy is undeniably helpful and yields obvious results, [...]

  • Senior Woman hands painting Pottery Ceramics at class

    Anyone Can Benefit From Movement-Based Therapy

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    Nearly everyone is familiar with the concept of talk therapy, but not everyone experiences the same benefits. Sitting and opening up to a counselor for [...]

  • Over-the-shoulder shot of a doctor and man. The man looks sad and depressed after hearing news from the doctor. The man's eyes are closed and has one hand covering part of his face.

    Understanding Alcohol Use Disorder: Is It a Disease, a Mental Health Condition or Genetic? 

    942 words|4.7 min read|

    Alcohol consumption is a standard part of social life for many, but for some, it can spiral into a more serious issue—alcohol use disorder (AUD). [...]

  • Unrecognizable sad man drinking a beer alone in a dark room.

    Is “Functioning Alcoholic” Still a Common Term? Understanding Its Relevance Today

    979 words|4.9 min read|

    The term "functioning alcoholic" has been around for decades, often used to describe individuals who manage to maintain seemingly everyday lives while engaging in regular, [...]