As our 60th Anniversary has come to a close, we want to share our accomplishments in 2022 with you. View our Annual Report to learn more about how we are serving the Metro Atlanta community. View our Annual Report....
"People with substance use disorder are coming to our hospitals now," said Englander, who directs an addiction care team at Oregon Health and Science University. "We can't wait. We have to do better, and this is the time." Read this story...
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 remember ten months ago I...
In September, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency and law enforcement partners announced the first significant seizure of rainbow fentanyl. So-called rainbow fentanyl began showing up on the streets on the West Coast in February and has gradually made its way across the country. Learn more...
There is a staggering gap between the number of Americans who need care for anxiety, depression and other mental health conditions and those who can actually get it, a new survey shows. Learn more...
This summer, every state rolled out 988 as the new National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number to call for mental health crises, similar to how people can call 911 for medical emergencies. Read more...
As of July 1, 2022, fentanyl test strips, which can detect a lethal synthetic opioid you cannot taste, or see, or smell, will be legal in Georgia. Georgia is one of more than 20 US states that have moved to decriminalize controversial fentanyl test strips. 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 realized that I had a...
Join us for our 60th Anniversary Voices of Recovery Luncheon on September 27, 2022 at Zoo Atlanta to celebrate our history and vision for the future of recovery in Atlanta! Learn about our decades of dedication to addiction treatment and hear an incredible recovery story...
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 love the concept of treatment...
Ascensa Health's Detoxification program serves men and women who require 24-hour supervision for medical stabilization of withdrawal symptoms, including Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) for opioid withdrawal. Withdrawal symptoms are resolved before a client is transitioned to the next level of care. Learn more about our services....
Organizations that help those in long term recovery from drugs and alcohol are asking state lawmakers for $2 million to help fund Narcan for first responders, especially in more rural parts of the state. Read more...
While use of alcohol, cannabis, or other drugs is common among adolescents, previous studies have suggested that most teens reduce or cease drug use as they enter adulthood. However, this study indicates that adolescents with multiple symptoms of substance use disorder - indicating higher severity...
A deal has been reached between members of the Sackler family and their company, Purdue Pharma, to settle thousands of lawsuits over their role in the U.S. opioid epidemic. Learn more...
Ascensa Health at St. Jude’s Recovery Center provides Residential Treatment programs to men and women, as well as women with their dependent children, who cannot afford treatment. Each year, hundreds of individuals enter our programs to begin their journey to recovery. The Residential Treatment Program at...
A wearable device and paired smartphone app that could inject a lifesaving antidote for an opioid overdose might be on the horizon. More information...
Young adults who experienced trauma in childhood are more at risk for misusing prescription opioids, according to new research from the University of Georgia. 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. “Before I came to Ascensa Health,...
Last year brought many challenges, but because of your support we were able to help hundreds of people find recovery from addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders. Watch the 2021 Recap video to see what all we accomplished!...
The COVID-19 pandemic likely influenced a dramatic increase in overdose death, as rates surged above 100,000 deaths from April 2020 to April 2021. Read this article to learn more about the current state of the opioid crisis during the ongoing pandemic. 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. "Ascensa Health has given me the...
Drug addiction is a chronic illness characterized by loss of control over substance use, leading to compulsive use despite consequences. People with addiction can look very different from one another, but there are some common signs that someone has developed an addiction. Learn more...
Ascensa Health at St. Jude’s Recovery Center provides family therapy, education and support to clients. Services are also available for anyone in the client’s support system who is affected by the client’s addiction to alcohol and drugs. Learn more about our services....
The first experimental vaccine to be tested in the US for treatment of opioid use disorder is being studied in a clinical trial led by researchers at Columbia University. The vaccine is designed to prevent opiates from entering the brain, blocking drug effects and preventing overdose...
