Willingway Blog

Willingway Blog | Addiction, Treatment, & Recovery News

Willingway’s Blog highlights relevant drug and alcohol addiction news topics including Alcoholism and Drug Addiction, Treatment, & Recovery.

woman holding white sign with black question mark on it against pink background - willpower

Can Willpower Alone Help You Get Sober?

One of the most common misconceptions about addiction is that anyone should be able to...
Read More
meeting room at Willingway set up to watch TV and play Scrabble - Willingway - Georgia co-occurring disorder treatment

Celebrating 50 Years of Service—And Looking Ahead to Many More

A spirit of service has animated the work of Willingway since its founding in 1971....
Read More
handsome young Black man sitting on the edge of his bed looking distraught - clonazepam withdrawal

Understanding Clonazepam Withdrawal and Treatment

Clonazepam—also referred to by the brand name Klonopin—is a central nervous system depressant often prescribed...
Read More
Vance A. Raham - Medical Director at Willingway

Addiction Treatment for Veterans By Veterans: Interview With Vance Raham

Military veterans and active service members put their lives on the line for the benefit...
Read More
senior man with his head in one hand and cell phone in the other - Ativan addiction

Ativan Facts and Treatment

Ativan is a prescription medication frequently given to patients to induce a calming or tranquilizing...
Read More
Drug Overdoses, middle aged man and woman walking outdoors after funeral or burial - drug overdoses

Drug Overdoses Reached a New High in 2020 – Why?

Medical services around the world felt extreme pressure dealing with the coronavirus pandemic in 2020....
Read More
closeup of senior hands on wooden cane - seniors and addiction - loneliness

Seniors, Loneliness, and Addiction

A troubling rise in senior citizens with addiction has occurred in the past decade, and...
Read More
teen girl sitting alone and looking sad

Signs Your Teenager Needs Residential Treatment

When you feel in your heart that a teenager you love is struggling with drug...
Read More
woman sitting on edge of her bed with hand on her head - antidepressants

Withdrawing from Antidepressants

While antidepressants aren’t categorized as addictive substances, you should still be cautious about stopping or...
Read More
handsome serious looking young Black man at work in office - high-functioning

Effective High-Functioning Addiction Treatment in Georgia

High-Functioning Addiction One of the greatest challenges is recognizing when you or someone you love...
Read More