Our website will be changing from Sjrcatl.org to Ascensahealth.org starting in February.
A new study by the University of Oklahoma’s Health Sciences Center uncovered a genetic mutation that increases the risk of becoming addicted to drugs or alcohol. As a result, people with this mutation are more vulnerable to long-lasting, adverse effects of childhood trauma and stress,...
At St. Jude’s Recovery Center, we are committed to providing all clients with access to fully integrated services that will improve their physical and mental health, which will strengthen their ability to sustain long-term recovery from addiction. We would like to share this recovery story...
We are now doing business as Ascensa Health. Our new website will launch in February. Be on the lookout for the change! FAQs What is Ascensa? Ascensa comes from the word Ascension, which means to rise. We chose this name because it is empowering and representative of the recovery process. Why did St....
St. Jude's Recovery Center was presented with the FDHA Champions of Health Award for Mental Health Services in December 2019. Thank you to all staff for their hard work and dedication! ...
The holiday season presents special challenges for those in recovery. Individuals in recovery and their loved ones can understand how to maintain sobriety in the face of stress, anxiety and depression brought on by the holidays by reading this article. ...
At St. Jude's Recovery Center, we are committed to providing all clients with access to fully integrated services that will improve their physical and mental health, which will strengthen their ability to sustain long-term recovery from addiction. We would like to share this recovery story...
MAT blocks the effects of opioids and curbs opioid cravings so the individual can focus on recovery. MAT can increase a person's retention in treatment, increase a person's ability to find employment, and improve birth outcomes for pregnant women with substance use disorder.There are...
St. Jude's Family Services program provides support to anyone with a loved one who struggles with addiction. Due in part to the opioid crisis, St. Jude's clients are younger and more connected to their families than they have been in the past. We plan to...
Relapse Prevention is an evidence-based practice that helps individuals with substance use disorder conceptualize what causes relapse. People can prevent or limit episodes of relapse by learning strategies to overcome their triggers. Read more about relapse prevention. ...
The first death from vaping-related illness was on August 23rd. As of last September 24th, there had been 805 lung injury cases reported. Find out what we know so far about this public health crisis. ...
At St. Jude's Recovery Center, 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’m at St....
New laws in seven US states require that doctors offer or co-prescribe Naloxone when prescribing opioid painkillers to patients who are at high risk of overdose. Naloxone, also known as Narcan, is an opioid overdose reversing medication and is offered over the counter in most...
All relationships require healthy boundaries to remain safe, supportive, and successful. Boundaries are based on personal values. They provide guidelines that communicate to others what behaviors you feel are acceptable and unacceptable. Addiction is highly destructive to relationships with friends, family, and significant others. To learn how to set...
Teenage drug use is on the rise. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Association (SAMHSA) has developed teen-friendly prevention materials that can help start the conversation about drug use before it starts. Factual information about various substances is presented in teen-friendly language, including how the substance affects your...
One of the main barriers to autonomy is stable employment. As a leader in addiction treatment, St. Jude's Recovery Center Residential Treatment Programs provide essential and innovative support services to help clients maintain their recovery. For 57 years, St. Jude’s Recovery Center has helped homeless and uninsured individuals with...
During the month of June, St. Jude’s Recovery Center started a Great Give to ask our network to help us raise the final funds for our Restoring Lives, Serving Atlanta Capital Campaign. The St. Jude’s Great Give was a huge success! Thank you to everyone who donated to...
Perhaps you have heard the term before, but you are not sure what effects a co-occurring disorder has on an individual. Maybe you or a loved one have been dually diagnosed with a co-occurring disorder and you need to know more about the condition. ...
Two nurses from St. Jude’s Recovery Center were highlighted in the recent Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities HIV Early Intervention Services Quarterly Report for their dedicated work to help HIV+ clients receive the care they need. About 80% of...
At St. Jude’s, we strive to provide clients with the tools they need to return to the community as self-sufficient, productive individuals able to maintain recovery. We would like to share this story from one of our clients and celebrate their journey to recovery with you. “When I first came...
The opioid epidemic is on the rise and you are now more likely to die from an opioid overdose than a car crash. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that Americans have a 1 in 96 chance of dying from an opioid overdose, while the probability of dying...
In the state of Georgia you can call 911 if you or someone you are with is at risk of overdose and you won’t be arrested. The Georgia 911 Medical Amnesty law provides limited immunity from arrest, charge and prosecution for possession of certain drugs...
This Saturday is the DEA’s National Take Back Day. During Take Back Day you can take your unused and leftover controlled prescription drugs to a designated collection site for safe disposal. Do your part to prevent opioid addiction and opioid overdose deaths by participating in this national event. According...
St. Jude's Recovery Center now offers Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) for opioid addiction at NO COST to the individual! For more information, please contact the MAT Coordinator at (404) 534-2192 or matcoord@sjrcatl.org. Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) is the use of medications, in combination with counseling and...