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...
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...
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...
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...
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. ...
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...
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...
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...
"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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...