Over 1 in 6 Americans, adults and teens alike, suffered a substance use disorder in 2022. In the survey, alcohol and drug abuse involved roughly the same numbers of people: About 30 million had an alcohol use disorder, while 27 million had a drug use...
At Ascensa Health, we provide affordable, high quality care that is individualized to address the specific needs of each client. We would like to share this story from one of our clients and celebrate their journey to recovery with you. "The only thing that is truly...
In response to the ongoing crisis of opioid misuse, U.S. doctors had already cut the amount of opioids they gave patients after surgery by 2022 to just a third of the amount given in 2016, new research shows. Read more...
The 2022 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) was recently released, publicizing how people living in the United States reported their experience with mental health, substance use, and treatment related behaviors in 2022. Learn more...
With your help, we raised over $100,000 to support our treatment services! Our nonprofit treatment services help hundreds of families each year who are low-income, uninsured or unhoused. Thank you for helping us save lives- together we can recover, rebuild and restore lives from addiction. Did you...
Recently, Ascensa Health has seen an increase in clients needing treatment for synthetic opioids including Fentanyl and Isotonitazene. Isotonitazene (aka nitazene or "ISO”) is more potent that Fentanyl. In 2021, drug overdose deaths surpassed 100,000 and 75% of these deaths involved a synthetic opioid. Learn more...
At Ascensa Health, we provide affordable, high quality care that is individualized to address the specific needs of each client. We would like to share this story from one of our clients and celebrate their journey to recovery with you. "Before I came to Ascensa Health,...
A new survey by the Kaiser Family Foundation found that two-thirds of Americans reported that either they or a family member have been addicted to alcohol or drugs, been homeless because of an addiction, or overdosed or died from drug use. Read more...
The findings in this report provide a clearer characterization of the factors associated with recovery among adults and how future efforts can foster a whole-health approach to sustain recovery from mental health and substance use conditions. Read the report...
Scientists are searching for effective alternatives to treat pain and are looking to develop prescription medications that do not lead to addiction. Learn more...
Recovery Month is a national observance held every September to promote and support new evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, the nation’s strong and proud recovery community, and the dedication of service providers and communities who make recovery in all its forms possible. National Events...
A recent study has found that when paired with an addiction recovery treatment program, exercise helps people maintain recovery by altering our brains to reduce cravings and urges to use alcohol and drugs. Read more...
Ascensa Health provides Residential Treatment for addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders to men, women and women with their dependent children. Our clients are individuals who are low income, uninsured, and/or experiencing homelessness. To learn more about our programs and services, please visit our Services page. ...
People with substance use disorders often experience mental health disorders. Treatment is most effective when both needs are treated simultaneously, as we do at Ascensa Health. More information...
At Ascensa Health, we provide affordable, high quality care that is individualized to address the specific needs of each client. We would like to share this story from one of our clients and celebrate their journey to recovery with you. "This program has helped me rebuild...
Now that Narcan (the opioid overdose reversing nasal spray medication) is available over the counter, it is important to know how to use the lifesaving medication. Learn more about the signs of an opioid overdose and how to administer Narcan. Learn more...
Ascensa Health provides residential clients with Continuing Care services to ensure that they have the support needed to maintain recovery. Services include group and individual therapy, health education and transition planning to ensure that clients obtain permanent housing before leaving our programs. Learn more about our...
Breakthrough research shows genetic markers for substance abuse and could lead to more effective ways to prevent and treat drug and alcohol use disorders. Learn more...
At Ascensa Health, we provide affordable, high quality care that is individualized to address the specific needs of each client. We would like to share this story from one of our clients and celebrate their journey to recovery with you. "Since I have been in Ascensa...
People can heal from an addiction—especially when they get the support they need to relieve withdrawal symptoms, navigate triggers, and make positive changes. This video explores why many people find it difficult to control or stop drug use and how research conducted and supported by...
Narcan is now approved by the FDA to be sold without a prescription. This will pave the way for the life-saving medication to be sold directly to consumers in places like drug stores, convenience stores, grocery stores and gas stations, as well as online. Read more...
Ascensa Health works with Georgia Accountability Courts to provide treatment for addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders. Accountability Courts provide an opportunity for those with substance use and mental health issues to get treatment and avoid jail time if they successfully complete the 18 to 24-month...
Researchers report they have created a vaccine to fight fentanyl addiction, in a potential breakthrough in the opioid epidemic. Read more...
At Ascensa Health, we provide affordable, high quality care that is individualized to address the specific needs of each client. We would like to share this story from one of our clients and celebrate their journey to recovery with you. "I was going through the terrible...
In 2022, the majority of clients (44%) at Ascensa Health were seeking treatment for alcohol addiction. Dr. Anna Lembke of Stanford Medical School explains detox from alcohol addiction, the bio-psycho-social model of addiction and how to effectively treat alcohol addiction. Watch now...