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Atlanta Mission - The Potter's House

Drug Rehab Center in Jefferson, Georgia

  • Substance Abuse
  • Opioid Addiction
  • Alcoholism

The Potter's House, located in Jefferson, GA and operated by Atlanta Mission, offers comprehensive, safe inpatient support and aftercare services to individuals of all backgrounds seeking to end their addiction to alcohol, substances, or opioids.

About Atlanta Mission - The Potter's House in Georgia

Atlanta Mission - The Potter's House is a long-term treatment facility located in Jefferson, Georgia that focuses on treating alcoholism and drug addiction. The center offers a comprehensive range of treatment services including inpatient, aftercare, and partial-hospitalization programs tailored to every patient's individual needs and goals. The experienced staff also provides issues and addictions therapy and specializes in dual diagnosis treatment. Therapeutic methods used at the facility include group therapy, individual therapy, life skills, recreational therapy, and Christian and sober-living activities. Additionally, the center offers peer support and medication management in order to ensure a successful recovery.

The Potter's House is a 180 bed facility that is dedicated to helping patients struggling with addiction and mental health issues. This safe and supportive environment is designed to promote physical and emotional recovery and provide the best possible care for all their patients. The Potter's House accepts private health insurance and offers a range of aftercare services to support the long-term recovery of their patients.

Genders
  • Male
  • Female
  • Gender Exclusive Center
  • Ages
  • Children
  • Teenagers
  • Adults
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Modality
  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Groups
  • Additional
  • LGBTQ+ Allied
  • Hearing Impaired
  • Veteran Specific
  • Conditions and Issues Treated

    Some addicts can benefit from substance abuse treatment, which is designed to help them become and remain sober without the use of medications. These programs are typically used by those struggling with drugs like marijuana or hallucinogens. However, they might be beneficial for those with a co-occurring mental health disorder like schizophrenia, major depression or bipolar disorder.

    During this type of treatment, the addict will meet with therapists and other professionals on a regular basis to learn coping skills and healthy ways to deal with their addiction and mental health disorder.

    Treatment programs often combine medications with counseling, support groups and even medical services like those found in hospitals or doctor’s offices. There are also detoxification services that addicts can use to get sober and avoid severe withdrawal symptoms.

    Opioids are a group of drugs that include substances such as heroin, morphine, and oxycodone. These drugs activate opioid receptors in the brain, which produce pleasurable feelings. Opioid addiction occurs when drugs are abused at increasing rates or increasing amounts because the body becomes tolerant of them.

    Opioid addiction is typically diagnosed when drug abuse becomes a typical behavior that interferes with an individual’s ability to function daily. The use of the substance results in consequences like legal problems.

    Treatment for opioid addiction varies depending on each individual’s needs. Some treatments focus on replacing opioids with other drugs that have similar effects of reducing withdrawal symptoms. Other treatments aim to reduce the risk of relapse by providing psychological support or using more natural methods.

    Levels of Care Offered

    This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Inpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.

    Inpatient rehab means you live there while your addiction or co-occurring disorder is treated. Prescribed medications are used along with counseling.

    This type of rehabilitation provides a drug-free environment for people who struggle with chronic/long-term addiction (or their own home). Jobs or school can be put on hold until after the stay to focus solely on recovery.

    Aftercare Support in drug rehab is crucial because it helps people stay sober after treatment. Aftercare Support in drug rehab is helpful because it provides the recovering person with a support group, including family members, friends, and other peers who are also in recovery.

    The benefits of Aftercare Support are that it provides a pathway that will help people get sober for life. It supports healing at all levels, physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. Another benefit of Aftercare Support is that participants learn to maintain their sobriety through holistic methods. They learn to modify behaviors individually to have peace of mind, have positive relationships with others, and find peace on the inside.

    Therapies & Programs

    During individual therapy at Atlanta Mission - The Potter's House in , the person in recovery meets with a therapist one on one to go over their situation and learn from past mistakes. The counselor or therapist will use this time to address the causes of addiction, triggers, and any mental issue or dual diagnosis. They will also address aftercare plans, giving them the best chances of long-term sobriety.

    This therapeutic process is very intense and challenging to go through. Some clients may find it easier to open up with someone apart from their family or loved ones who understand their struggles and experience with addiction.

    Addicts in Jefferson, GA can find support in group therapy at Atlanta Mission - The Potter's House by finding peers who understand their situation and being held accountable. They also learn to develop faith, understanding, and insight into their addiction through shared conversations.

    Group Therapy is employed by drug treatment centers to provide the recovering addict with a platform to talk about their feelings and experiences. It also provides for an opportunity to learn from other addicts who have successfully overcome their addiction. It is recommended that all group members be recovering addicts for this type of therapy to work.

    Many people who struggle with addiction in Jefferson, Georgia also have trouble managing their daily responsibilities after treatment. With this type of therapy, addicts are taught how to manage their time, attain specific goals, and take care of all facets of their lives without the influence of drugs or alcohol.

    During these sessions, therapists will work with addicts to identify personal values and goals. They will then help addicts set goals for achieving those values and standards. In the process, therapists help addicts develop strategies for fulfilling their goals and successfully managing their responsibilities.

    In many cases, this type of therapy is used in conjunction with other types of addiction treatment services to address specific issues that affect a recovering addict’s ability to stay sober.

    Additional Details

    Specifics, location, and helpful extra information.
    Atlanta Mission - The Potter's House Location and Directions
    Address Information655 Potter's House Road
    Jefferson, Georgia 30549 Phone Number(706) 543-8338 Meta DetailsUpdated November 25, 2023
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    Jefferson, Georgia Addiction Information

    Prescription opioid use has caused a large increase in the total amount of overdoses in Georgia. Almost 12% of the Georgia population uses illicit drugs each year, and slightly over 3.5% also abuses alcohol at the same time. This does not include those who binge-drink at least once a month, which includes 20% of all Georgians.

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